Monastero di San Benedetto in Monte

Norcia é una cittadina letteralmente deturpata dal terremoto 2016, i monaci dal pieno centro si sono spostati in altura, dove hanno costruito una chiesa temporanea in legno e ne stanno ristrutturando una antica in pietra. Le Funzioni vengono officiate tutte in latino e devo dire che hanno un gran seguito. Ho assistito alla "Compieta", fatta al tramonto, con 2 candele ai piedi della Madonna come unica fonte di luce all'interno della chiesa. Davvero fortemente suggestivo.

Niesamowite przeżycie liturgii w rycie łacińskim . Tymczasowy kościół poza Nursją / zburzona bazylika podczas trzęsienia ziemi w 2016 r./.

Una delle più belle esperienze della Chiesa contemporanea, una perla preziosa. Dopo aver lasciato il centro storico e la basilica di San Benedetto, dopo il terremoto, i benedettini hanno seguito la loro più autentica vocazione e si sono trasferiti in questo convento, che un po’ alla volta stanno ricostruendo seguendo i dettami dell’arte e dell’architettura tradizionali. La vita liturgica segue i riti tradizionali in latino, ed è sempre di ristoro assistervi. I benedettini sono stranieri, ma molto ospitali. Merita una visita il complesso, ma non per una visita fugace, merita di essere “vissuto” per qualche giorno: un vero ristoro per lo spirito

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God bless you all dear brothers...in our prayers. +++ OSB.orth.

I took a number of retreats here while studying in Rome. I will always cherish the memories God gave me among these holy men.

Worth a visit to hear the Gregorian Chant and have a great cultural experience. Check their website for times. And buy their Belgian style ales in town. They are delicious and the proceeds go to a good cause.

What a wonderful place to visit. The Benedictine Monks here at their monastery were very gracious and kind. I met Father Martin, Brother Anthony, Brother Augustine, and a visiting monk, Brother Linus. I briefly met a few other monks but unfortunately can't remember all of their names. I arrived at around 9:15AM to mainly buy their beer just below the hill where the monastery resides. I then walked up the hill to see how the construction of the new temporary monastery was going. There were about 15 volunteers helping with the roof and scaffolding. I attended the 10AM mass on Saturday, and they invited me to lunch. After mass I asked where I could jump in a help with everyone's efforts, and they welcomed my labor with open arms. I was introduced to a few other volunteers who were very gracious and helpful. We moved some roofing materials, and tore down some scaffolding over the next couple hours until the pre-lunch prayer session, then lunch time came. Lunch was a wonderful experience with all of the monks and volunteers in their dining hall. It was interesting to learn that there is a rule of no talking during lunch, but one Brother reads from a book of a historical story about the Benedictine Monks. We had a buffet style lunch which started with spaghetti and small clams, then roasted potatoes along with some roasted peppers, and additionally, some green beans. I learned that the typical diet is vegetarian here, expect for Easter and Christmas where they will eat red meat.... After lunch, I parted ways and checked into my hotel within the old city walls of Norcia. The following morning I attended mass again at 10AM, before I headed out of town to travel back home.... It was a wonderful experience even for being in the area for less than 30 hours. I highly recommend a visit. Plus, on their website you can indicate that you are visiting, and they may be able to make accommodations for you in regards to possibly attending a meal with them. It depends on space and availability. I was an unplanned guest, but they made room. I will surely visit again in the future...