'in this place,I will give peace'~PLUSCARDEN One of Northern Scotland's most unusual attractions
and one which is unique in Britain, is Pluscarden Benedictine Abbey, near Elgin.
It is the only medieval monastery in Britain still inhabited by monks and being used for its original purpose.
Pluscarden Abbey as we know it today owes its foundation to King Alexander II of Scotland in the year 1230.
Committed to no external duties, the monks of Pluscarden conceive their primary service to lie in prayer, regular observance, the common life.
Pluscarden has chosen to keep Latin in the Mass and the Divine Office, except for readings. The whole office, the 'Opus Dei' as drawn by St. Benedict, has moreover been retained and apart from Vigils, is sung, with the community Mass as the liturgical point of focus; as well as grace in the refectory together with such devotions as are prompted by the season.
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Pluscarden Abbey
Elgin, Morayshire,
IV30 8UA
Scotland,
United Kingdom
PLUSCARDEN Benedictine ABBEY
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