Mosteiro da Transfiguração, Benedictine monastery in Santa Rosa, Brazil
The Mosteiro da Transfiguração is a contemporary monastery located in Santa Rosa with a complex of modern structures centered around a church dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe. The compound includes a guest house designed to accommodate visitors seeking spiritual retreats.
The monastery was established in 1996 within Santo Amaro diocese and relocated to Santo Ângelo diocese in 1999 under the guidance of Bishop Estanislau Amadeu Kreutz. This move reflected broader ecclesiastical reorganization in the region.
The monastery functions as a living spiritual community where visitors can observe the daily rhythm of prayers and contemplative practice that shape the life of the place.
Visitors can attend prayer sessions held throughout the day by checking in advance about the schedule and any visiting guidelines. The guest house Casa Betânia provides simple accommodation for those wishing to stay longer and experience the monastic rhythm directly.
A large-scale depiction of Our Lady of Guadalupe, created as a replica of the original Mexican sacred image, hangs prominently within the church. This reference connects the monastery to a devotional tradition that extends across the Americas.
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