Monastere Sainte-Scholastique
UrtPyrénées-Atlantiques Founded in 1883
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Close to Belloc Abbey, founded in 1875 in the Diocese of Bayonne and closely linked to its history, the Monastère Sainte-Scholastique in Urt began modestly in May 1883 with a few young women, some of whom had been formed in Benedictine life by the Benedictine nuns of St-Jean-d'Angely (Maumont). After the expulsion of the monks in 1903, they continued their way of life under the benevolent care of the Bishops of Bayonne. They were subsequently affiliated with the French Province of the Congregation of Subiaco.
The community of the Monastère Sainte-Scholastique in Urt, around twenty sisters, still lives on the very site of the foundation, striving to remain faithful to the Benedictine motto Ora et Labora: pray and work. The daily Eucharist and the Hours of the Liturgy of the Hours are sung, primarily in French, with some Gregorian chant pieces at the Eucharist.
The monastery has a sizeable guest house, operates a candle workshop, and runs a modest liturgical vestment workshop.
Since 1993, and in response to a request from the local Church, the Easter Vigil has been celebrated with the monks of Belloc Abbey Notre-Dame and in their church; for about ten years the same has been true for the Sunday Eucharist, alternating between the two locations.
The two communities also share a joint oblate program and a common website, "belloceturt".