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Abbey of Saint-Benoît-du-Lac

Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac

Eastern Townships, Saint-Benoît-du-Lac, Quebec, Canada

Acclaimed Benedictine monastery and retreat destination overlooking Lake Memphremagog.

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About Abbey of Saint-Benoît-du-Lac

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Acclaimed Benedictine monastery and retreat destination overlooking Lake Memphremagog. The monastic complex developed through the twentieth century and includes architecture associated with Dom Paul Bellot.

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Place TypeAbbey
Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationRoman Catholic; Benedictine
LocationEastern Townships, Saint-Benoît-du-Lac, Quebec, Canada
CountryCanada
ArchitectureModern Benedictine monastic architecture with Dom Bellot influence

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Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationRoman Catholic; Benedictine

History & Sacred Tradition

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Historical Record

The monastic complex developed through the twentieth century and includes architecture associated with Dom Paul Bellot.

Sacred Tradition

The monks follow the Benedictine pattern of liturgical prayer, work and contemplation.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

Modern Benedictine monastic architecture with Dom Bellot influence

Worship & Services

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Benedictine monastic prayer
Mass
liturgy of the hours

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Restricted areas / visitor rulesRespect monastic areas and guided-visit arrangements.

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October 15, 2026