Mount Saint Benedict
| Abbey of Our Lady of Exile | |
|---|---|
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Mount St Benedict | |
| Basic information | |
| Location | St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Region | Tunapuna-Piarco |
Church interior
Mount Saint Benedict, or the Abbey of Our Lady of Exile, is a Benedictine abbey located in northern Trinidad. It was founded in October 1912 by an order of monks from Brazil, after the Order of St Benedict of Italy.[1]
The Abbey complex consists of several buildings, among them a church, a monastery, a seminary, a yoghurt factory, a drug rehab centre, and Pax Guest House. The whole complex is situated high in the Northern Range, north of St. Augustine/Tunapuna. It is visible for miles around, with its landmark tower and distinctive red-roofed buildings.
References
- Healing on the Mount - Michelle Loubon, Trinidad Guardian
- Mount Saint Benedict Pictures