St. Benedict Monastery

Local nameIgreja e Mosteiro de São Bento
LocationCentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat, more commonly known as the Mosteiro de São Bento, is a Benedictine abbey located on the Morro de São Bento in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Mannerist style church is a primary example of Portuguese colonial architecture in Rio and the country.

The abbey was founded by Benedictine monks who came from the state of Bahia in 1590. It is still operational today, along with the Colégio de São Bento nearby. The college, established in 1858, is one of the most important traditional educational establishments in Brazil and claims many famous alumni. The abbey includes the Faculdade de São Bento, with courses in theology and philosophy that are recognized by the Ministry of Education. Theological studies at the monastery are also affiliated with the Pontifical Atheneum of St. Anselm in Rome.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/São_Bento_Monastery

Official Website http://www.osb.org.br/mosteiro/index.php

Email msb.rj@osb.org.br

Phone +55-21-22068100

Address Rua Dom Gerardo 68, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Coordinates -22°53'48.577" N -43°10'40.432" E

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