
Trappists - Wikipedia
They follow the Rule of Saint Benedict and have communities of both monks and nuns that are known as Trappists and Trappistines, respectively. They are named after La Trappe Abbey, the monastery …
Abbey of Gethsemani – A School of the Lord's Service
Following Christ under a rule and an abbot, we Trappist monks lead lives of prayer, work, and sacred reading, steeped in the heart and mystery of the Church. The Abbey is a monastery in the Order of …
Learn More About the Trappists | Cistercians of the Strict Observance
2 days ago · We are the Cistercians of the Strict Observance, a religious order of monks and nuns in the Roman Catholic Church, also known as “Trappists” or “Trappistines”. We believe in the power of …
Trappist | Definition, Monks, History, Beer, & Facts | Britannica
Trappist, member of the reformed branch of Roman Catholic Cistercians founded by Armand-Jean Le Bouthillier de Rancé in France in 1664. The order follows the Rule of St. Benedict and consist of both …
Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance: OCSO
The Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (also known as “Trappists”) is a Roman Catholic contemplative religious order, consisting of monasteries of monks and monasteries of nuns.
Trappist Monks - Peek Inside the Ascetic Life - Learn Religions
May 15, 2019 · Trappist monks, or Trappistines, are a Roman Catholic order (the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance) founded in France in 1098. Trappist monks and nuns are known for their …
Fruitcake made by the Monks of Assumption Abbey
They are baked slowly and aged under the careful supervision of the monks. Everything, from marinating the fruit, to mixing, to baking, to packaging, to aging, to mailing is done right at the …
Monasteries in the United States | Trappists.org
In the United States, Trappist monasteries of monks and nuns can be found in 14 abbeys across twelve states. Many offer facilities and beautiful natural grounds for visits, retreats and other events. Please …
Becoming a Trappist Monk or Nun
We are the Cistercians of the Strict Observance, a religious order of the Roman Catholic Church, also known as "Trappists" or "Trappistines". For more than nine centuries we Cistercians have witnessed …
Trappist - New Melleray
“Trappist” is the most familiar and common name by which Cistercians of the Strict Observance are known. The word derives from the monastery of La Trappe in France. This house was the home and …