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In 1780 he was elected [[Abbot]] after the death of Abbot Bruyndonckx. After the imperial probation he was ordained and took membership in the [[States of Brabant]], after the death of the abbot of [[Vlierbeek Abbey|Vlierbeek]]. He was elected as representative of the clerical members. His local and economical power reached far behind the monastery walls, as the territory of the abbey was impressive. He erected multiple buildings and continued to reshape the conventual buildings during his office. He requested the painter [[Willem Jacob Herreyns|Herreyns]] to paint an impressive [[calvary]] for the abbey church.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://balat.kikirpa.be/object/92091 |title=Balat Kik-Irpa |publisher=Balat.kikirpa.be |date= |accessdate=2017-06-21}}</ref>
In 1780 he was elected [[Abbot]] after the death of Abbot Bruyndonckx. After the imperial probation he was ordained and took membership in the [[States of Brabant]], after the death of the abbot of [[Vlierbeek Abbey|Vlierbeek]]. He was elected as representative of the clerical members. His local and economical power reached far behind the monastery walls, as the territory of the abbey was impressive. He erected multiple buildings and continued to reshape the conventual buildings during his office. He requested the painter [[Willem Jacob Herreyns|Herreyns]] to paint an impressive [[calvary]] for the abbey church.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://balat.kikirpa.be/object/92091 |title=Balat Kik-Irpa |publisher=Balat.kikirpa.be |date= |accessdate=2017-06-21}}</ref>


Neefs was is known for his political protests, that even were known in Brussels.<ref>Een geschiedenis van Brussel Door R. Jacobs</ref> He opposed publicly against the reforms of Emperor [[Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor|Joseph II]]. Together with the Godfried Hermans, [[Grimbergen Abbey|abbot of Grimberghen]], they firmly protested against the reforms. They were major part of the clerical resistance and participated in processions and took consult with [[Hendrik Van der Noot]]. Both the abbots did financially support [[Pro Aris et Focis]].<ref>Revolution in Brussels, 1787-1793 Janet L. Polasky Académie royale de Belgique, 1987 - 315 pagina's</ref>
Neefs was is known for his political protests, that even were known in Brussels.<ref>{{cite book|title=Een geschiedenis van Brussel |first=Roel |last=Jacobs|year= 2004| ISBN= 9789020952698}}</ref> He opposed publicly against the reforms of Emperor [[Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor|Joseph II]]. Together with the Godfried Hermans, [[Grimbergen Abbey|abbot of Grimberghen]], they firmly protested against the reforms. They were major part of the clerical resistance and participated in processions and took consult with [[Hendrik Van der Noot]]. Both the abbots did financially support [[Pro Aris et Focis]].<ref>Revolution in Brussels, 1787-1793 Janet L. Polasky Académie royale de Belgique, 1987 - 315 pagina's</ref>


He died in the {{ill|Refugium (monastic)|lt=Refugium|nl|Refugehuis}} of Brussels, 1790.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books/about/Lyk_dicht_op_het_ontydig_afsterven_van_B.html?id=-pHRjwEACAAJ&redir_esc=y |title=Lyk-dicht op het ontydig afsterven van ... Benedictus Neefs XXXVII praelaet ... - Google Libros |publisher=Books.google.es |date= |accessdate=2017-06-21}}</ref> He was succeeded by dom [[Raphaël Seghers]] who was the final abbot of Hemiksen. The portrait of Neefs is kept inside [[Bornem Abbey]].
He died in the {{ill|Refugium (monastic)|lt=Refugium|nl|Refugehuis}} of Brussels, 1790.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books/about/Lyk_dicht_op_het_ontydig_afsterven_van_B.html?id=-pHRjwEACAAJ&redir_esc=y |title=Lyk-dicht op het ontydig afsterven van ... Benedictus Neefs XXXVII praelaet ... - Google Libros |publisher=Books.google.es |date= |accessdate=2017-06-21}}</ref> He was succeeded by dom [[Raphaël Seghers]] who was the final abbot of Hemiksen. The portrait of Neefs is kept inside [[Bornem Abbey]].

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The Reverend Lord

Benedictus Neefs

Abbas S. Bernardi ad Scaldim.
Dom Benedictus, abbot of Hemiksem.
ChurchRoman Catholic
PredecessorNorbertus Bruyndonckx
SuccessorRaphael Seghers
Orders
Ordination1780
Personal details
Born
Corneel

1741
Kontich
Died1790
Brussels
NationalityBelgium

Dom Benedictus Neefs, (French: Benoit Neefs[1]) OCist. born in 1741 was the 46th abbot of the former Hemiksem Abbey [2]

Corneel Neefs was born in Kontich and entered in 1762 in Hemiksem abbey, where he took the name of Benedictus.

Abbot of Hemiksem

In 1780 he was elected Abbot after the death of Abbot Bruyndonckx. After the imperial probation he was ordained and took membership in the States of Brabant, after the death of the abbot of Vlierbeek. He was elected as representative of the clerical members. His local and economical power reached far behind the monastery walls, as the territory of the abbey was impressive. He erected multiple buildings and continued to reshape the conventual buildings during his office. He requested the painter Herreyns to paint an impressive calvary for the abbey church.[3]

Neefs was is known for his political protests, that even were known in Brussels.[4] He opposed publicly against the reforms of Emperor Joseph II. Together with the Godfried Hermans, abbot of Grimberghen, they firmly protested against the reforms. They were major part of the clerical resistance and participated in processions and took consult with Hendrik Van der Noot. Both the abbots did financially support Pro Aris et Focis.[5]

He died in the Refugium [nl] of Brussels, 1790.[6] He was succeeded by dom Raphaël Seghers who was the final abbot of Hemiksen. The portrait of Neefs is kept inside Bornem Abbey.

References

  1. ^ "Revolution in Brussels, 1787-1793 - Janet L. Polasky - Google Boeken". Books.google.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  2. ^ Ferdinand Rapédius de Berg, conseiller au conseil privé de Sa ..., Volume 2
  3. ^ "Balat Kik-Irpa". Balat.kikirpa.be. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  4. ^ Jacobs, Roel (2004). Een geschiedenis van Brussel. ISBN 9789020952698.
  5. ^ Revolution in Brussels, 1787-1793 Janet L. Polasky Académie royale de Belgique, 1987 - 315 pagina's
  6. ^ "Lyk-dicht op het ontydig afsterven van ... Benedictus Neefs XXXVII praelaet ... - Google Libros". Books.google.es. Retrieved 2017-06-21.