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Monasteries were places where monks lived. Monks devoted their lives to God and doing his work. They also provided help and support to their local community. At a time when there was no healthcare ...

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The hall was not only reserved for the monks; the town's society also used it, indicating its importance to the community. "Such wall paintings show what the people in the Middle Ages, the monks ...

Times: 2-3.30am, 4-5am, 6-6.30am, 8-9.15am, 11.45am-12.00pm, 2.45-3pm, 6-7.15pm, 7.45-8pm Mass and the worship of God formed the heart of a monk's life. Communal prayers averaged about five hours ...