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The Focus of a Medieval Monastery

From what I come to understand is that a Medieval monastery consisted of a regular round of worship, reading, and manual labor. Every day from beginning to ending with services in the monastery church. In addition to their attendance at … Continue reading

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A Medieval Monastery, the Plan of St. Gall

1- In the Middle Ages monks lived a life of constant obedience and respect for others but most of all, a life in the service of Christ. Upon being accepted as a member of a monastery they had to give … Continue reading

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