Index for Abbeys Described in the Encyclopedia Article
The documents below are portions of the Encyclopedia article on The Abbey.
Abbeys on Mount Athos – Santa Laura and Vatopede
Santa Laura and Vatopede on Mount Athos exemplify the usual Eastern monastic arrangement.
Santa Laura and Vatopede on Mount Athos exemplify the usual Eastern monastic arrangement.
Benedictine Abbeys
The buildings of a Benedictine abbey were uniformly arranged after one plan, modified where necessary to accommodate the arrangement to local circumstances.
The buildings of a Benedictine abbey were uniformly arranged after one plan, modified where necessary to accommodate the arrangement to local circumstances.
Canterbury Cathedral and its Benedictine Abbey
A great Benedictine Abbey is connected to Canterbury Cathedral.
A great Benedictine Abbey is connected to Canterbury Cathedral.
Westminster - Famous Benedictine Abbey
The famous Westminster Abbey is an example of a great Benedictine abbey.
The famous Westminster Abbey is an example of a great Benedictine abbey.
York – Benedictine Abbey of St Mary
St Mary's Abbey, York, exhibits the usual Benedictine arrangements.
St Mary's Abbey, York, exhibits the usual Benedictine arrangements.
Cluny – Famous Benedictine Abbey
The monastic establishment of Cluny was one of the most extensive and magnificent in France.
The monastic establishment of Cluny was one of the most extensive and magnificent in France.
English Cluniac Abbeys
English Cluniac Abbeys were French colonies, governed by priors of that nation.
English Cluniac Abbeys were French colonies, governed by priors of that nation.
Cistercian Abbeys
The rigid self-abnegation of the Cistercian order extended itself to the churches and other buildings erected by them.
The rigid self-abnegation of the Cistercian order extended itself to the churches and other buildings erected by them.
Clairvaux – Cistercian Abbey of St Bernard
Clairvaux was a prototypical Cistercian monastery.
Clairvaux was a prototypical Cistercian monastery.
Citeaux – Cistercian Abbey
Citeaux was a Cistercian Abbey where the opportunity for the exercise of hospitality was regarded as a cause for thankfulness.
Citeaux was a Cistercian Abbey where the opportunity for the exercise of hospitality was regarded as a cause for thankfulness.
Kirkstall Abbey – English Cistercian House
Kirkstall Abbey, a well-preserved Cistercian house, is of the most studied plainness.
Kirkstall Abbey, a well-preserved Cistercian house, is of the most studied plainness.
Fountains Abbey – English Cistercian House
Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved Cistercian houses in England.
Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved Cistercian houses in England.
Abbeys used by Austin Canons
The abbeys used by Austin Canons present few distinctive peculiarities.
The abbeys used by Austin Canons present few distinctive peculiarities.
Carthusian Abbeys – Structures of Primitive Simplicity
Carthusian Abbeys were designed for their members to live in absolute solitude and silence.
Carthusian Abbeys were designed for their members to live in absolute solitude and silence.
Abbeys used by Mendicant Friars
The abbeys used by Mendicant Friars form a class by themselves.
The abbeys used by Mendicant Friars form a class by themselves.
Norwich and Gloucester - English Friaries
Norwich and Gloucester were English friaries.
Norwich and Gloucester were English friaries.
Hulne – a Convent of the Carmelite or White Friars
Hulne was a convent of the Carmelite or White Friars, founded in 1240.
Hulne was a convent of the Carmelite or White Friars, founded in 1240.
Cells - Monastic Colonies
Cells were monastic colonies, sent forth by the parent house, and planted on some outlying estate.
Cells were monastic colonies, sent forth by the parent house, and planted on some outlying estate.