Basilica di San Benedetto
Basilica di San Benedetto
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Larry and Sue L
Holland, OH38 contributions
Nov 2013 • Friends
Our visit to the Monastery was in time for Holy Mass with Gregorian Chant and then to be with the Monks again at afternoon prayer. There are may wonderful paintings of the life of St. Benedict. The walled town of Norcia is a quaint hilltop village with good eating places along with shops and interesting butcher stores. Make sure to plan for time to tour/taste the monks brewery. If you happen to see Fr. Cassian, the Prior, stop and say hello. He is from the USA and has many wonderful stories about the reopening of this monastery which had been closed for a long time. Norcia is where St. Benedict and his sister St. Scholastica were borne.
Written December 9, 2013
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luvroma2
Reading, PA2,028 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
Our hotel - Palazzo Seneca, told us about an evening ritual that is performed by monks at this church. It starts at 7:45 and lasts about 45 minutes. We were advised to get there 10 minutes ahead of time. The evening we were there, they started a bit late and some people who had come to see the ceremony gave up and left. We are glad we waited. It was both beautiful and fascinating. It takes place in St. Bendict's crypt and the monks chant and read from their prayer books. They are dressed in hooded garbs. If you are in Norcia in the evening, put this "event" on your "to do" list.
Written May 16, 2012
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Michael G
48 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
For 20 minutes every evening one can experience the Gregorian Chants of the Monks. Nothing is said... All is chanted as it has been for over a thousand years. It is calming and an event non commercialized in Norcia. The chants are in a non pretensious church in the side of s beautiful plaza that typifies life in this area of Umbria. Shhhhh... Do not tell too many people as we do not want the place affected by too many tourists ...... But go!!!!
Written November 14, 2015
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Trisha N
Peachtree City, GA494 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
We were told that that monks sing every night at 7:45pm. We went one evening & sure enough, they started right on time. It really was worth seeing, they sing in the dimly lit church & it was so beautiful.
Written October 22, 2014
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Lalla1976
Latina, Italy31 contributions
Nov 2011 • Business
The church is beautiful and interesting...but something which is really worth it to see is the moment of the Compieta. Every evening at 7.45 pm the Benedictin Friars pray together and it's possible to attend this unique moment. Be there 10 minutes before, and youi'll be led down to the crypt to pray along and admire it!!
The Sunday mass is also unforgettable...it last 90 min. but it's completely sung and the Gregorian chants make it really moving !!
The Sunday mass is also unforgettable...it last 90 min. but it's completely sung and the Gregorian chants make it really moving !!
Written November 28, 2011
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Lois P
Chicago, IL31 contributions
Oct 2014 • Solo
Wonderful visit to view the birthplace of St. Benedict and St. Scholastica. Norcia is a lovely small quaint mountain village in Umbria with lovely little shops and restaurants. Father Cassian and the Monks of San Benedetto offer on-site tours and have a lovely bookstore. They also brew two kinds of beer available for purchase. But, the most important thing is their devotion to Christ and the Restoration of the Benedictine Monastic Traditions. All are welcome to attend Mass and the Daily Divine Office/Breviary prayers chanted by the Monks in the sanctuary throughout the day.
Written March 21, 2015
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AndreaCinToronto
Toronto, Canada94 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
Norcia is definitely a town full of character and quaint charm. We drove up for the afternoon from Eggi where we were renting a villa and I'm so glad we did. We just wandered, looked in all the shops, ate lunch at a little restaurant which had an outdoor patio and visited the Basilica di San Benedetto. You feel like you've gone back in time. If you're planning side trips you should give serious thought to Norcia. Really interesting and enjoyable!
Written March 11, 2015
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lecompre
baschi11 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
One of the few religious functions attended in Italy where there was any sense of spirituality. A rare chance to get a glimpse of what it might mean to be a Benedictine monk.
Written December 30, 2014
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bbinder
Paciano, Italy169 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
You might not care about Christianity but if you show up here at 7:45pm you get to hear the monks chant. Enchanting rituals.
Written November 26, 2014
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alexandriatravels
Alexandria, VA6 contributions
Dec 2012 • Family
The Benedictine monks of Norcia are about 50% American and have really made the Basilica nice. If they see or hear you speak English, they provide a translation of the various services. St. Benedict & St Scholastica were born there and it is well worth seeing that chapel as well as the excavations.
Written January 7, 2013
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