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What do the monks do?
Sing and praise the Lord
Psalms in Gregorian Chant
06.35 Lauds
17.00 Vespers
(12.30 Midday prayer, 21.00 Compline)
Gregorius II
Keeping vigil and meditate
Recitation of the Psalms and listening to the Sacred Scriptures
05.20 Office of Readings
Lectio divina


Guarding the tomb of Saint Paul

Liber Diurnus (sec. VIII)
From the ancient cemetery, where Saint Paul is buried (in 66/67), only his tomb remains: it always has been maintained.

Since the VIII cent. the monks are its guards through well celebrated liturgies, the administration of the sacraments and taking care of the holy place.




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