SAINT-GUÉNOLÉ ABBEY
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Abbey of modern architecture with the tomb of King Gradlon, hotel and park in a peaceful setting, ideal for a retreat.
Founded by Saint Guénolé at the end of the5th century, this monastery soon became a major monastic site in Brittany. In 818, the Emperor Louis the Pious forced it to adopt the rule of Saint Benedict. Around 884, Wormonoc finished writing A Life of St Paul Aurelian. In 913, the first monastery was destroyed by the Normans. Rebuilt, its monks were expelled during the Revolution. The current abbey, of modern architecture, was built between 1950 and 1965 by the Benedictines of Kébénéat who thus perpetuate in Landévenec a presence lasting for more than fifteen centuries. The visible remains of the old abbey date from the 9th and 12th centuries and the tomb of King Gradlon, also from the 12th century. The monastery houses a community of 18 monks. It is located at the mouth of the Aulne in a soothing green setting overlooking the harbour of Brest. It has a guest house to receive people who wish to spend a time of retreat, silence and renewal, from a few days to a maximum of one week. Guests are invited to participate freely in the prayer of the Benedictine community. A reading room with a library is available to guests who can also enjoy the quiet setting of the park. It is possible to meet a monk for spiritual guidance. Guests have a private room. Sheets and towels are provided. Meals are usually taken in silence. Participation in the community's liturgical services is encouraged.
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"Dedicaos al estudio con humildad, sin enorgulleceros de vuestra ciencia, someteos al trabajo manual con humildad y contrición de corazón, sin buscar la alabanza de los hombres en el ejercicio de vuestro arte, sin despreciar al ignorante, insistid sin cesar en la plegaria acompañada por ayunos y velas". Estas fueron las palabras del fundador del monasterio de Landévennec, Sant Guénolé.
La abadía de Landevennec, ubicada en la actual comuna bretona de Landévennec (Finisterre) fue una antigua abadía fundada en el siglo Vl, que tiene la reputación de haber sido fundada por el mismo san Guénolé (461-532). Posiblemente, la abadía fue construida sobre un primitivo túmulo Neolítico. Se relaciona aquel primer establecimiento con el legendario "rey Gradlon" que tradicionalmente se ha considerado que fue enterrado en la iglesia del monasterio.
Siguiendo la tradición de druidas-celtas, Winwaloe (Sant Guénolé), conoció a un niño llamado Gwenaël en una calle en Quimper, cuando tenía once años, y se convenció de sus dones. Inmediatamente obtuvo permiso de los padres de Gwenaël para que estudiara bajo su dirección y protección, continuando bajo la misma regla, la fundación de monasterios.
Et le musée est bien fourni et très bien présenté.