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St.Sylvester's Monastery,
Ampitiya, Sri Lanka
We have recived your mercy, in the midst of your temple. O God, Read More ABOUT US LISTEN Carefully, my son Lectio Divina to the master’s instructions, and attend to them with the ear of your
heart ? "(Rule of St.Benedict). Listening is what Benedictine spirituality is all about in a
culture thatwatches but very seldom hears".
Receive me O Lord, According to your word, and I shall live: and let me
not be confounded in my hope.

         

It Began with Benedict

On the occasion of the dedication of the rebuilt monastery of Monte Cassino in 1964, Pope Paul VI proclaimed St. Benedict the Principle heavenly Patron of Europe. The title in many respects is true. In fact the monasteries that later followed the Holy Rule of St. Benedict were places where learning and manuscripts were preserved. For some six centuries or more the C

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Vision and Mission Statement

Charism : Quaerere Deum: We seek God through Solitude, Community, and Ministry Motto : Ora et Labora Vision Statement : Seeking God, Serving the Church This means

We are monks whose calling is to seek God alone, with the most absolute and uncompromising singleness of heart. As the word implies

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All about us

13Apr 17

Easter 2017

The Sacred Triduum was celebrated with all solemnity at Monte Fano. Many faithful, includi

Montefano, Ampitiya, Kandy, Sri Lanka 2:45 AM
31Oct 19

Ordination of Bro. Ajantha Silva

Rev. Deacon Ajantha Silva OSB was ordained a priest by Most.Rev.Dr. Valance Mendis, the bi

Montefano, Ampitiya, Kandy, Sri Lanka 2:45 AM

The Medal or Cross of St. Benedict

Medals, crosses, rosaries, statues, paintings and other religious articles have long been used as a means of fostering and expressing our devotion to the Saints and Mother Mary which lead us to the worship of God. Icons or painted images of Christ and the saints are especially popular among Christians as an aid to Christian piety and de

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Since 480

Illustrious missionary monks in Sri Lanka

February 03, 2022

An extraction from the “The Sylvestro-Benedictine Prelates and the Sri Lankan Church” By Fr.

The Holy Shroud & Why We Believe

February 04, 2022

The Shroud & the Agony – the Passion of Christ: In the Greek and Latin civilizations, God was

Sylvester Guzzolini And His Congregation

February 06, 2022

Presentation The Conciliar Decree Perfectae Caritatis reminds us that « The appropriate renewal of

Short History of the Sylvestro-Benedictine Monks

February 05, 2022

Founder Sylvester Guzzolini, the Founder of the Sylvestro-Benedictine Congregation. was born in 11

JUBILEE SONG 175th JUBILEE OF THE ARRIVAL OF THE SYLVESTRO BENEDICTINE MONKS IN SRI LANKA

LYRICS & MUSIC: REV. FR. SHAMINDRA JAYAWARDENA OSB
CHORAL ARRANGEMENTS :FR. SHREEN LOWE OSB
MUSIC ENGINEER : LAHIRU DE COSTA
CHOIR : THE BENEDICTINE  CHOIR -LOFT
SATB ARRENGEMENT : SUSHAN INOSH
SINGERS: REV. FR. SHREEN LOWE OSB
BRO. DILSHAN FERNANDO OSB
MS. CHRISTINE COOPER
MS. DEEPA BABHULAKSHMANAN
VIDEO : RAVINDU FERNANDO
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