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Trappist, KENTUCKY - Our Lady of Gethsemane - Chapter Room - 1946
Trappist, KENTUCKY - Our Lady of Gethsemane - Chapter Room - 1946

Trappist, KENTUCKY - Our Lady of Gethsemane - Chapter Room - 1946

$ 4.75

Availability: 55 in stock
  • Monk: Thomas Merton
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: This Linen Era postcard, published in 1946, is in good condition.
  • Type: Printed (Lithograph)
  • Rule: Saint Benedict
  • Monastery: Our Lady of Gethsemane
  • Postage Condition: Unposted
  • Trappist: Cistercians
  • County: Nelson
  • Abbey: Chapter Room
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • City/Region: Bardstown
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Features: Architecture
  • State: Kentucky
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Era: Linen (c. 1930-1945)
  • Theme: US States, Cities & Towns
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    Trappist, KENTUCKY - Our Lady of Gethsemane - Chapter Room - 1946:  The Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemane is a monastery near Bardstown, Kentucky, in Nelson County, a part of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Ordo Cisterciensis Strictioris Observantiae), better known as the Trappists. Founded on 21 December 1848 and raised to an abbey in 1851, Gethsemane is considered to be the motherhouse of all Trappist and Trappistine monasteries in the United States of America. Gethsemane is the oldest monastery in the United States that is still operating.  Following the Rule of Saint Benedict, the Trappist monks live a contemplative life of faithful prayer and work. The monastery is situated on a working farm of 2,000 acres (810 ha). The monks support themselves and the abbey through its store, Gethsemane Farms, offering handmade fruitcake, and bourbon fudge (both onsite and by mail order).  Gethsemane was the home of Trappist monk, social activist and author Thomas Merton from 1941 until his death in 1968.  This Linen Era postcard, published in 1946, is in good condition.  Genuine Curteich-Chicago.  “C.T. Art Colortone”. No. 6B-H1915.