#monastary

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Rila Monastary, Bulgaria.

[mistervictorious]

Forde Abbey:

A privately owned former Cistercian monastery in Dorset, England.

Notes:

Cistercians are members of a Catholic monastic order, named from Cîteaux, France (1098).

All abbeys are monasteries, but not all monasteries are abbeys.

Origin:

Between 1133 and 1136, wealthy nobleman Richard de Brioniis built a priory on his land at Brightley and invited Gilbert, Abbot of Waverley in Surrey, to send 12 monks to form a new Cistercian community there.

Conversion:

Much of the original monastery, including the abbey church, was demolished.

The monastic parts of the current house are the great hall, the north side of the original square of the cloisters as well as the monks' accommodation, the upper refectory and the undercroft, which was the abbey's working area, and the chapter house, which has been converted into a chapel.

Other rooms have been subsequently converted into State Rooms and show no evidence of their earlier use.

Prideaux added some bedrooms and a reception area in the front of the building as part of his conversion of the abbey to a private house.

Recent Photography:

Forde Abbey:

The Cloisters:

The Monks Dormitory:

The Saloon:

The State Rooms:

The Upper Refectory:

The Garden:

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Big Buddha

Hong Kong 2024

[onceuponatown]

Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastary. Ca. 1918. Ukraine. 

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Abandoned Monastery

[katiajewelbox]

Have you ever seen such a gargantuan Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) plant? Rosemary is often seen as a tiny potted herb plant for windowsills, but if allowed to grow naturally it will turn into a sprawling bush nearly 2 meters high. Due to their size potential and perennial life cycle, Rosemary hedges and bushes are popular for landscaping in places with hot climates and limited rainfall.

Although Rosemary’s evergreen needle-like leaves and stems superficially resemble a conifer, the plant is a member of the Lamiaceae plant family. This plant includes many species of culinary and medicinal herbs around the world, such as mint, sage, basil, thyme, lavender, lemon balm, and patchouli. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean and is mentioned in Sumerian cuneiform tablets from 5000 BCE. Rosemary spread all over Europe in Mediaeval times since it was a popular medicinal herb in monastery gardens.

Science supports Rosemary’s medicinal benefits. Rosemary has high manganese concentrations, which help healthy blood clotting and wound healing. The plant contains carnosic acid, a powerful antioxidant that can reduce cancer risks and support the immune system. Regularly drinking Rosemary tea can foster a healthy bacteria balance in the mouth, helping prevent gum disease and tooth decay. In western cultures, Rosemary symbolises “remembrance” and is used in funeral decorations and war commemorations. Coincidentally, medical research supports the use of Rosemary aroma for improving memory. Rosemary-based perfumes were popular in 19th century Europe, and maybe it’s time for this “long forgotten” scent to make a comeback with students revising for exams.

Finally, Rosemary is a worthy garden addition because it flowers early and provides food for hungry bees. This Rosemary bush was literally "buzzing" with bees throughout March!

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[victorianchap]

🔸 I have posted many pictures from around Europe, including Russia, so it’s only fair I find one in Ukraine. here’s one of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastary. Ca. 1918. Ukraine. Source: Tumblr - onceuponatown. #goodolddays #victorianchaps #vintage #1910s #edwardian #oldphoto #nostalgia #streetscene #monastary #retro #nostalgia #history #ukraine #kyiv (at Kyiv, Ukraine) https://www.instagram.com/p/Caju8K7Asp2/?utm_medium=tumblr