Monastery of Our Lady of the Cenacle, Benedictine monastery in County Meath, Ireland.
The Monastery of Our Lady of the Cenacle is a Benedictine monastery in County Meath, Ireland. It includes a monastery church, communal areas for the monastic community, and guest spaces used for private and group retreats.
The monastery was founded as a new Benedictine community at a time when contemplative monastic life was becoming less common in Ireland. It was established to carry on the tradition of Catholic monasticism in the country.
The community follows the Benedictine Rule, which organizes each day around prayer, work, and reading. Visitors who join a retreat can take part in the communal prayer hours and get a sense of how that daily rhythm shapes life in the monastery.
Anyone wishing to visit or join a retreat should register in advance, as places are limited and the community needs time to prepare. Overnight stays require booking well ahead, since capacity is small.
The community receives financial support from a foundation based in Oklahoma, which is an unusual arrangement for a monastery in Ireland. That connection to the United States has helped the community continue its work since its founding.
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