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to pray for the deceased that died of the plague in 1950. they were also used to host parties where everyone got drunk and vomited everywhere
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Are monasteries used for Catholics?
Yes there are Catholic monasteries but there are also monasteries that belong to other denominations as well.
Why were monasteries good places to raid to the vikings?
The monks weren't used to fighting, and the monasteries often had valuables like silver and gold.
What is xenodocheians?
Do you mean Xenodocheion?.If you do, a Xenodocheion is a building used to receive strangers in, mainly used in monasteries.
How many monasteries are there?
In the 16 century was there 24 monasteries.
How are the monks and monasteries related?
Monks live in monasteries.
What were the Monasteries used for?
Monasteries were used by monks and nuns to pray and worship. There was also monasteries that were hospitals - the monks would care for the sick. They would also be inns to let travellers sleep in for the night.
What Monasteries did Henry VIII shut down?
all monasteries in Britian.
What is the plural of monastery?
The plural of monastery is monasteries.
Are there any monasteries other than Catholics?
There are many monasteries other than Catholic ones. In the Christian religion, the Anglicans have monasteries, I know that there are Lutheran sisters, but I'm not sure about monasteries. Also, there is the ecumenical Taize community. In non-Christian religions, I know that the Buddhists have monasteries, the most famous are in Tibet, and the Hindu religion also has monasteries.
How many Meteora Monasteries are there?
There are six active monasteries in the Meteora region of Greece. These monasteries are perched upon high rock formations, creating a unique and breathtaking landscape. The monasteries serve as religious retreats and are also popular tourist attractions.
What religious figure is key to development of monasteries in the west?
St. Benedict was the key religious figure in the development of monasteries in the west. St. Benedict developed rules for monastic life which are still used today.
What has the author Robert Curzon written?
Robert Curzon has written: 'Monasteries of the East' -- subject(s): Description and travel, Monasteries 'The lay of the purple falcon' 'Visits to the monasteries in the Levant' -- subject(s): Description and travel, Monasteries 'Armenia: a year at Erzeroom, and on the frontiers of Russia, Turkey and Persia' 'Visits to monasteries of the Levant' -- subject(s): Description and travel, Monasteries
