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A monks day was divided between prayer, work and study.

3.00 am: Day begins. The monks sing matins (morning prayers) in the church

4.00-6.00 am: Return to bed for a brief sleep

6.00 am: Silent prayer

7.00 am: Breakfast. Like all meals it was eaten in silence

8-9.30 am: Work in the fields or library

10.00 am: High mass in the church

11.00-2.00 pm: Work again

2.00 pm: Dinner. This was the main meal of the day which was also eaten in silence

2.30 pm: Reading

3.00-5.00 pm: Work , once again

5.00 pm: Vespers (evening prayers)

6.00 pm: Supper

8.00 pm: Night prayer and retire to bed

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