Behind the walls of three religious orders to meet Benedictine nuns and monks who devote themselves not just to prayer and work, but to keeping ancient crafting traditions alive.
At Quarr Abbey on the Isle of Wight, Brother Matthew, a monk in training, receives his first habit. At St Augustine’s Abbey in Chilworth, Surrey, Father John sources ingredients for a lip balm.
At Quarr Abbey on the Isle of Wight, Father Gregory oversees the production of Abbey Ale, while at St Augustine’s in Surrey, the guest master prepares to welcome visitors for Advent.
Following the nuns and monks at three Benedictine abbeys in England and Ireland as they craft traditional gifts for the upcoming Christmas festivities.
Behind the walls of three religious orders to meet Benedictine nuns and monks who devote themselves not just to prayer and work, but to keeping ancient crafting traditions alive.
