Josef Mohr

1792-1848

Born: December 11, 1792, Salzburg, Austria.

Died: December, 1848, Wagrein, Austria.

After his ordination on August 21, 1815, by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Salzburg, Mohr was successively assistant at Ramsau and Laufen; then coadjutor at Kuchl, Golling, Vigaum, Adnet, and Authering; then Vicar-Substitute at Hof and Hintersee—all in the diocese of Salzburg. In 1828 he was appointed vicar at Hintersee, and in 1837 at Wagrein, near St. Johann.

Hymns:

1. Stille Nacht
   • Silent Night