Lay brothers

Kloster Eberbach

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July 8th 2011
We crossed the Rhine by car/ferry to go to this Ciscernian monastery which was initially built in the early 1100 and gradually added on and changed during the years. It is no longer a monastery but is still a vineyard with wine for sale. It was set up for the monks to lead a prayerful yet fufilling life with the work of the vineyards being done by themselves and lay brothers. The monks had to ... read more

Europe » Germany » Hesse » Eltville am Rhein

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more