Brecht Abbey, Trappistine monastery in Brecht, Belgium
The Abbey of Our Lady of Nazareth stands as a spiritual center where twenty-three Cistercian-Trappist nuns dedicate their lives to prayer and contemplation.
Founded in 1230 near the Nèthe River in Lierre, the abbey relocated to its current location in 1247 and received official status as an independent institution in 1951.
The nuns follow the Rule of Saint Benedict, structuring their daily routine around regular prayers, spiritual readings, and manual labor within the monastery walls.
Visitors can request spiritual guidance through email communication or arrange stays at the small guesthouse maintained by the monastic community.
The abbey maintains multiple international connections, establishing daughter communities in California and near Hasselt while producing liturgical items and household products.
Location: Brecht
Inception: 1230
Website: https://abdijnazareth.be
GPS coordinates: 51.31652,4.63240
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44
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