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New Melleray Abbey is a Trappist Cistercian monastery located near Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1849, it is one of the older Trappist communities in North America. The monks follow the Rule of Saint Benedict and have historically engaged in agricultural work and, at times, the production of goods to support the monastery.
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Where is New Melleray Abbey?
New Melleray Abbey is near Dubuque, Iowa, in the United States. It is a Trappist Cistercian monastery founded in 1849.
What religious order does New Melleray Abbey belong to?
The monks belong to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, commonly called the Trappists. Their life follows the Rule of Saint Benedict, with prayer, community, work, and simplicity at its center.
When was New Melleray Abbey founded?
New Melleray Abbey was founded in 1849. It is regarded as one of the older Trappist communities in North America.
What work has New Melleray Abbey traditionally done?
The monks have historically engaged in agricultural work as part of their self-supporting monastic life. Like other Trappist communities, the abbey's work is connected to a daily rhythm of prayer and communal discipline.
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