St. Benedict's Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Atchison, United States.
St. Benedict's Abbey includes a large church, private living quarters for monks, multiple chapels, and a guest house for visitors seeking monastic experiences.
Founded in 1857 as a spiritual center, the current structure was completed in 1928 and expanded with a prairie-style church building in 1957.
The Abbey Church features a 1959 fresco titled Trinity and Episodes of Benedictine Life, depicting the religious traditions of the monastic community.
The Abbey holds daily masses at 12:10 PM Monday through Saturday and 10:00 AM on Sunday, with access restricted to the church nave.
Monks follow a structured daily schedule starting at 5:45 AM with Vigils and ending at 8:00 PM with Grand Silence throughout the monastery grounds.
Location: Atchison
Inception: 1857
GPS coordinates: 39.57528,-95.11056
Latest update: April 2, 2025 17:26
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