The monastery was a foundation of
Henry III, Margrave of Meissen. Since in 1265 in Dresden a provincial chapter of the
Saxon Order
Province led by the provincial superior, Brother Bartholomew, took place, the monastery of the Franciscan order founded in 1210 must have already existed at that time. An exact founding date is not known, however, researchers date the foundation to between 1240 and shortly before 1265. ==References==