Catawba Heights Fire Station, 1201 Belmont Mount Holly Rd, Mount Holly, NC 28120, US

Belmont Abbey Monastery, located in the Piedmont area of North Carolina, is a diverse community of Benedictine monks who share a common desire to know and serve the Lord. With educational backgrounds ranging from chemistry to history, these monks embrace the Benedictine vows of stability, fidelity to the monastic way of life, and obedience. Through prayer and work, they strive to grow in works and virtue, following the motto of "ora et labora" - pray and work. The monks also play an active role in Belmont Abbey College, offering guidance, teaching, and spiritual support to students. At the heart of Belmont Abbey Monastery is a deep commitment to prayer, with the monks gathering six times a day to nurture their relationship with God. Their deliberate and unhurried pace of monastic prayer allows them to find peace and focus on finding the Lord in their lives. As mentors and educators, the monks dedicate themselves to the work of God, both within their community and on the college campus. Through their involvement at Belmont Abbey College, they strive to help students grow spiritually and intellectually, enriching the lives of both students and monks alike.Generated from the website