Monastic Collection (#17)

LA Valsainte Monastery
Carthusian monks entering the monastery of La Valsainte, Switzrland. Date: early 1940s

Monastic Carpenter
A Carthusian monk carpenter at work at the monastery of La Valsainte, Switzerland. Date: early 1940s

Kirov (Vyatka), Russia - Cathedral and Monastery Date: circa 1910s

Corfu - Greece - Paleokastrica
Corfu - Greece - The Monastery of Paleokastrica (Paleokastritsa) - visible (rather small) at the top right of this card. Date: circa 1903

Odigitria, Crete - The Monastery
Panagia Odigitria (Afentiko) at Mystras (Odigitria Monastery), Crete in the Asterousia mountains. Date: circa 1920s

Greece - The Holy Monastery of Mega Spileo
The Holy Monastery of Mega Spileo in Kalavrita (Kalavryta), the most amazing shrine of the Eastern Orthodox Church in the Peloponese, Greece. Date: circa 1920s

The Grand Lama of Rongbuk
The Grand Lama of the Rongbuk Monastery, Tibet. Date: circa 1910s

Mount Athos, Greece - Russian Convent
Mount Athos, Greece - The Russian Convent Date: circa 1910s

Mount Athos, Greece - Philotheou Monastery. An Eastern Orthodox monastery founded by the Blessed Philotheus at the end of the 10th century. Date: circa 1910s

Nun at the Window
A young nun looks through her window and contemplates life outside the convent walls : did she make the right choice, she asks herself... Date: early 19th century

Early Medieval monastic building and graveyard, Round Tower, Glendalough Monastic Site, Wicklow Way Walking Route, Glendalough Valley, Wicklow Mountains N.P. County Wicklow, Ireland, november

Early Medieval monastic buildings, St. Kevins Church and Round Tower, Glendalough Monastic Site, Wicklow Way Walking Route, Glendalough Valley, Wicklow Mountains N.P. County Wicklow, Ireland, november

Early Medieval monastic building, St. Kevins Church, Glendalough Monastic Site, Wicklow Way Walking Route, Glendalough Valley, Wicklow Mountains N.P. County Wicklow, Ireland, november

Parchment use, medieval Europe
Parchment use in medieval Europe. Parchment is a writing material produced from animal skins, used in various cultures from at least the first few millennia BC

Franciscan monastery bell tower, Dubrovnik, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dubrovnik-Neretva county, Croatia, Europe

Ribat, monastic fortress viewed from the roof, Medina, Sousse, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Portugal, Lisbon. Jer├ønimos Monastery in the district of Belem, a UNESCO World Heritage site

Leaves of Maidenhair Tree Ginkgo biloba in autumn. From China, planted; Dorset
ROG-13348 Leaves of Maidenhair Tree - in autumn From China, planted; Dorset. UK Ginkgo biloba Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Large monastic villa in Mid or South Wales
A large monastic villa in Mid or South Wales, with a monk in dark robes standing in front

Mount St Bernards Abbey, Leicestershire
Monks at work in the gardens at the Mount St Bernards Abbey, Leicestershire. Many hands make light work

Blackfriars Cross and Ruins, Hereford
13th century ruins of Blackfriars Monastery and Preaching Cross, Hereford

Romania - Namoesci Monastery
Romania - Hillside Namoesci Monastery

Mont Saint Michel, France - Ramparts and Merveille
Mont Saint Michel, France - The Ramparts and the Merveille (a monastic Church built in the 19th century over three crypts)

13th Centuary Monastery
Watercolour study of the buildings of a 13th century Monastery by Raymond Sheppard

Algiers - Grape Pressing by monks
Grape Pressing by monks at the Abbaye de Notre Dame de Staoueli - Algiers, Algeria

Glastonbury - The Abbey Barn
Glastonbury, Somerset - the Abbey Barn. Now houses the Somerset Rural Life Museum. The ornate barn was built around 1340 and is one of the most complete

Trabzon, Turkey - Monastery of Soumela
Monasteries of Soumela and St. George at Trabzon on the Black Sea coast in north-eastern Turkey. The capital of Trabzon Province

Cliffside Greek Monastery
Typical Greek Monastic complex, hugging the sheer wall of a cliff

Buddhist Monastery Interior
Southern Chinese Buddhist Monks in Zinjiang Province, China sit in lines before the Abbot. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Newstead Abbey, c. 1820
Engraving showing Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire, the seat of the Byron family from 1540 until 1818, when it was sold by George Gordon, Lord Byron (1788-1824)

Russian Nuns
Russian nuns of the order of saint Vasili (Basil)

Russian Monk
A Russian monk of the Orthodox church

Tibetan Monk 1798
A Tibetan Monk in traditional dress and wide-brimmed hat

Klosterneuburg
A monastic foundation located close to Vienna, overlooking the Danube. It houses a notable library

Oliva, Danzig
The Cistercian monastery of Oliva, located on the gulf of Danzig, was founded in 1170 and survived thanks to the protection of the Teutonic Knights

Ipatjev, Kostroma
The Ipatjev monastery at Kostroma is a notable pilgrimage destination for orthodox Russians

Cartosa, Pavia
The Cartosa di Pavia, a Carthusian foundation, was founded in 1390 by Giovanni Gabazzo Visconti

Citeaux, France
The abbaye de Citeaux is a Cistercian foundation near Beaune, in Burgundy. It was founded in 1098 by Robert de Molesme, who became a saint

Mount Athos, Greece
The monastery of Mount Athos, Greece, at one time housed more than six thousand monks, refugees from the wicked world beyond its strongly fortified walls

St. Kevins Kitchen a church within a 6th century monastic settlement, with a tower built as a refuge against Viking and Clan raids, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

St. Kevins Cross, and other ancient headstones, within the 6th century monastic settlement known as St. Kevins Kitchen, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

Council of Amagni 1
The Council of Anagni, under Alexander IV, is notable for Thomas Aquinas defence of the attack on the monastic orders made by the university of Paris

Council of Amagni 2
The Council of Anagni, under Alexander IV, is notable for Thomas Aquinas (back to us in foreground)s defence of the attack on the monastic orders made by Paris university

Monks Playing Game
A group of monks from the Franciscan monastery of Gorheim, Germany, play a peculiar ball game

A Nun Takes the Veil
a Nun Takes the Veil

Nun with Umbrella
Taking the veil may protect her from contact with sin, but even a nun needs an umbrella to keep off the rain

Romance and Reality 1869
Convent Life - Romance and Reality

Grande Chartreuse / Aerial
LA GRANDE CHARTREUSE, Carthusian establishment near Grenoble, France, founded in 1084

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"Exploring the Monastic World: From Naughty Nuns to Drunk Monks" Step into a fascinating world life as we delve into the intriguing history and captivating stories behind these iconic hints. "Naughty Nuns": Uncover scandalous tales and secret affairs that took place within the walls of monasteries, challenging traditional perceptions. "Fountains Abbey N950001": Discover the grandeur of Fountains Abbey, an architectural masterpiece nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes. "Horses pulling cart IC086_019": Witness the daily routines of monks as they relied on horses to transport goods in their secluded communities. "Castle Acre Priory J940262": Immerse yourself in medieval times at Castle Acre Priory, where echoes of ancient prayers still resonate through its ruins. "Monk Spanks Nun 17C": Unearth a peculiar historical artifact that sheds light on unconventional disciplinary practices within religious orders during the 17th century. "The Nave at St Augustine's Abbey J990018": Stand in awe before the magnificent nave at St Augustine's Abbey, once a thriving center for spiritual devotion and worship. "Byland Abbey J940485" & "Fountains Abbey J940477": Marvel at two majestic abbeys that stand as testaments to human ingenuity and dedication throughout centuries past. "Stone Stairway, Skellig Michael, Skellig Islands, County Kerry, Ireland": Ascend stone stairways carved into cliffs on Skellig Michael Island – witness firsthand how monks sought solitude in remote locations to deepen their connection with God. "Lindisfarne Priory J880141" & Thornholme Priory J890422: Explore Lindisfarne Priory and Thornholme Priory – remnants of sacred spaces where monks devoted themselves to prayer against stunning coastal backdrops. "DRUNK MONK".