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Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey is an active Benedictine monastery situated on the shores of Lake Memphremagog in Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1912 by monks fleeing anti-religious laws in France, the abbey's prominent modern complex was largely designed in the mid-20th century using granite, featuring distinctive Art Deco and modernist architectural elements. The monastic community is self-sustaining and operates an agricultural facility that famously produces artisanal cheese, including the Bleu Bénédictin. Additionally, the monks are known for their liturgical music and have released numerous recordings of Gregorian chant.
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Where is Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey located?
Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey stands on the shore of Lake Memphremagog in Quebec, Canada. Its lakeside setting is in the Eastern Townships region near the Quebec-Vermont border.
When was Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Abbey founded?
The monastic community was founded in 1912 by French Benedictine monks who had left France during a period of anti-religious laws. It remains an active Benedictine monastery.
Who designed the modern buildings at Saint-Benoît-du-Lac?
The French Benedictine architect Dom Paul Bellot prepared plans for the new monastery. His work helped give the complex its distinctive modern interpretation of Romanesque and Gothic forms.
When was the abbey church at Saint-Benoît-du-Lac dedicated?
The community inaugurated its new church on December 4, 1994. That date was the 82nd anniversary of the monastery's foundation in 1912.
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