Mount Saviour Monastery, Benedictine monastery in Big Flats, United States.
Mount Saviour Monastery is a Benedictine monastery set on a large rural property in the Chemung County area, encompassing multiple buildings and farmland. The campus features various structures in Italianate and Gothic Revival styles that were built during the late 1800s and mid-1900s.
The monastery was founded in 1950 and was built on land that had already been used for farming for many decades. The structure and appearance of this place were greatly shaped by the architectural plans carried out in the middle of the 1900s.
The community here practices a monastic way of life rooted in centuries of tradition, where daily rhythms center on prayer, learning, and manual labor. Visitors can observe how this structured routine shapes the pace of the place and how the monks welcome guests into their world.
Access to the grounds is via Monastery Road in Pine City, and visitors can join religious services and community activities. It helps to plan ahead, as certain areas and activities may be more accessible at different times of day or year.
The property has operated an active farm for many years, connecting the agricultural history of the place with the current monastic mission. The monks grow vegetables and other products themselves, offering a rare look into the working side of monastic life.
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