The 2nd Vatican Council ushered in significant reforms across the Church, and its influence reached deep into the heart of the monasteries.

The Cistercian musical tradition, with its roots in simplicity and purity, offers a glimpse into the spiritual heart of monastic life.

The collaboration of Robert, Alberich, and Stephen was essential to the establishment of the Cistercian Order. Each brought unique gifts.

As a Benedictine abbess and missionary, she brought not only faith but also learning and culture to the continent.

Despite the success in his family and civic life, Nikolaus felt a deep and growing pull toward solitude and a closer relationship with God.

As a Benedictine abbess, she broke new ground not only as a religious figure but also as a writer, composer, and intellectual

The Cistercian Order, known for its emphasis on simplicity has a fascinating history.

John Chrysostom was born around 349 AD in Antioch. In 398, he was appointed Archbishop of Constantinople, a position he accepted reluctantly

She was the abbess of Seligenthal, when secularization hit and the gouvernment forbid the sisters to accept new members. But God is patient.

A short summary of the long history of Seligenthal Abbey, including the origins, the Secularization and a unique prayer the nuns pray daily.

History of the Cistercian Order. Members of the Cistercian Family. List of cistercian monasteries.