Abbaye de Singeverga, Benedictine abbey in Santo Tirso, Porto, Portugal.
Singeverga Abbey is a monastic complex near Porto with a community of about thirty monks and secular oblates living on the property. The grounds contain dormitories, a church, workshops, and gardens that support the daily monastic life.
The abbey was founded in 1892 when Belgian monasteries from Bruges, Keizersberg, and Maredsous joined forces to establish a Benedictine presence in Portugal. This founding reflected the monastic movement of the era.
The monks here follow a daily rhythm of prayer and work based on the Rule of Saint Benedict. Visitors can see how this traditional monastic way of life shapes the community's daily activities.
The abbey is located about twenty kilometers from Porto and is best reached by car or taxi. Visits should be arranged in advance since the community prefers scheduled appointments during limited visiting hours.
The monastery belongs to the Congregation of the Annunciation, an international network connecting about fifteen male and two female Benedictine communities spread across ten countries. This makes it part of a worldwide monastic network with its own traditions and exchange programs.
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