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Abbot Alexandre Ineichen

Abbot of Saint-Maurice

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Born
Oct 24, 1967 Bern, Bern-Mittelland administrative district, Switzerland
Nationality
Switzerland
Ordained priest
May 21, 1994 Territorial Abbey of Sa, Switzerland
Appointed
Mar 19, 2026
Motto
Insta Opportune Importune

The Reverend Fr. Alexandre Ineichen was born in Bern on 24 October 1967. After his studies at the high school of the Abbey of Saint-Maurice, he graduated in theology from the Université de Fribourg and, at the same institution, carried out his studies in mathematics. He was subsequently awarded a diploma of school mediator in Vallese and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in the management of training bodies. He gave his solemn vows in 1989 and was ordained a priest on 21 may 1994. In the abbey community, he has held the following offices: member of the Abbey Council (2006-2024), delegate ad Omnia (2023-2025), section secretary (2011-2018) and deputy prior (since 2025). In his academic activity he has served as teacher of mathematics, physics and religion in the Abbey College, and then held the roles of supervisor (1996-2003), pro-rector (2003-2007) and rector of the same College (since 2007).