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Mount St. Benedict Monastery

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Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Mount St. Benedict Monastery
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Trinidad

Mount Saint Benedict Abbey, also known as The Abbey of Our Lady of Exile is a Benedictine monastery following the Order of Saint Benedict. This monastery is located in the northwestern town of St. Augustine in Tunapuna–Piarco in Trinidad and Tobago.The Benedictine Order was founded by Saint Benedict of Nursia who wrote The Rule of Saint Benedict followed by all Benedictines. The Motto of the Order is Ora Et Labora, 'Pray and Work'. Benedict, born in 480 in Nursia, Italy, was sent by his family to Rome to study law. Revolted by the immoral atmosphere of the city, he decided to become a hermit, spending his days in seclusion and prayer. Eventually, Benedict gained a following and established the Benedictine order.
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