Latrun Abbey, Trappist monastery in Latrun, Israel
Description
Latrun Abbey is a Trappist monastery in the Mateh Binyamin region featuring simple architecture without decorative elements. The church has a high vaulted ceiling supported by arches that create the interior space.
History
The abbey was founded in 1890 by French Trappists and became a center of monastic life in the region. Turkish forces expelled the monks during World War I and used the site as a military outpost.
Culture
The monastery reflects the daily life of Trappist monks who live and work in silence within its walls. Visitors can observe how this community maintains its spiritual routine and how the space serves as their home for prayer and labor.
Practical
The site is easy to reach and offers a straightforward path through the monastery grounds for visitors of all abilities. The monks sell local products like wine, honey, and olive oil at the entrance shop, along with books and mementos.
Did you know?
The courtyard holds an archaeological collection with decorated column fragments and ossuaries from different periods of regional history. These artifacts offer insight into the long settlement history of the site before the monastery was built.
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