The solemn vow ceremony of D.Patrizio was held at our association meeting on August 19, 2023. On the Solemnity of Saint Bernardo Tolomei, the Founder, the Abbey of St. Benedict of Olivetano It was celebrated with great grandeur at the Abbey of St. Bernard Tolomei). In the presence of D. Patrizio's parishioners, many lay monks, and consecrates of St. Olivetano's Benedictine Congregation, the vow mass was held by Abbot James. After the vow mass, there was a solemn vow ceremony in the monastery cafeteria. A lot of people came and blessed me, worked hard, and I sincerely thank everyone who prayed and helped.

A big feast was held at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul yesterday, the Great Ascension Festival and a public relations week. It was a big feast of 34 congregations and missionaries, including Sister Salesio and Jesuits In the exhibition and the sanctuary counseling corner for the sale of goods, the steps of believers who finished the mass were popular. Reporter Lee Sim has been to the scene The yard of Myeongdong Cathedral is filled with the booths of monks. The believers gathered at the church during the Mass Tourists are delighted to participate in the event organized by the order. On the 21st, Lord's Ascension Festival and Public Relations Week, a big feast of the church was held around Myeongdong Cathedral. Busking is held on one side, and a talk concert is in full swing at the cultural center's Soseongdang. In the Virgin Mary's Garden, we also see children taking pictures together, delighted with the appearance of the Virgin Mary. There is also a place to pray for a moment on one side of the Mother of Our Lady of Eternal Help booth. The cathedral is crowded with performances and booths prepared by 34 monasteries. It is a time of joy for the couple who visited Myeongdong Cathedral with their son Seo Jin-gun. "I'm here to show the baby my first mass. But it's an honor to have so many good things today that you didn't know it was a big party. (Then you came here without knowing it was a big party?) While waiting for Mass, you showed me a lot of babies and prayed a lot..I haven't been able to come for a while..." The great feast of the congregation was a great pleasure for the monks, too. "I personally want to express the existence of a monk in a word. Monks are people who testify to God's kingdom. Beyond the short life of this world, we are reminded again that eternal life exists and that eternal life is in God." - Archbishop Chung Soon-taek's Mass Lecture- Under the theme of Good and Good, the big feast of the order lasted until 7 p.m. The big feast was held as a place of friendship and sharing to convey the joy of the celebration life

On May 15, 2023 (Monday), Cardinal Yeom Su-jeong (former Archbishop of Seoul) visited Olivetano St. Benedict Abbey in Goseong. The Cardinal had a prayer with the monks and had lunch in the refectory of the abbey with the monks and nuns of St. Benedict of Olivetano and the clergy and religious in retreat. After the lunch, he had a long conversation with the monks at the Café Olive (abbey cafe) and blessed each monk.

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Monte Olivetto Maggiore Extra Virgin Olive Oil At our Monte Oliveto abbey in Italy Wine and olive oil grown and produced by ourselves. The monks here say'Pray and work' Living according to the spirit Wine and olive oil for the past 700 years It has been cultivated and produced. The olives of Monte Olivetto Abbey since the founding of the monastery in 1319 As the fruit of an old olive tree that has been cultivated in monasteries for hundreds of years. That the monks collect directly with the help of ladders, combs, nets, etc. Harvest is harvested by hand-pickup. Harvesting usually begins in early November and continues until mid-December. After harvesting, the olive fruit is extracted by traditional cold pressing method. Without any chemical method It is made from pure, pure extra virgin olive oil. And it is released as a product after a brief aging period from December to January. In central Italy, Tuscany, where the Monastery of Monte Olivetto is located, Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine year-round It is famous for producing the finest olive oil. The Abbey's olive plantation covers an area of about 90,000 pyeong (30 hectares). There are over 5000 olive trees. Olive varieties are Frantoio (75%), Recino (10%), Moriolo (2%), Other (3%). Olive plantations around Monte Olivetto Abbey <2020 olive oil acidity 0.21%> <2020 olive oil acidity 0.21%> About Olive You On the Mediterranean coast, olives are called'the fruit of the gods'. Olive oil is one of the world's top 10 superfoods and is called the world's top three longevity foods. Although 80% to 85% of the total calories are fat, it is made up of unsaturated fatty acids that are good for the body. It is also the best edible oil for health as it contains many ingredients that are good for excreting toxins and improving blood vessel problems. Olive leaves are said to be a natural antibiotic. It has the effect of killing harmful bacteria and viruses and enhancing immunity, and is effective in removing harmful oxygen, which is the main cause of aging, heart disease, and cancer due to'oleuropine', an antioxidant component, which is a type of polyphenol contained in the skin of olive leaves and flesh. Has. In addition, among various nutrients in the olive fruit,'biophenol' is a powerful antioxidant that prevents aging in the human body and prevents cardiovascular disease. It is also rich in unsaturated fatty acids such as oleic acid, which is beneficial for blood vessels. Oleic acid, which makes up 75% of the fatty acids in olive oil, helps lower blood cholesterol levels and prevents constipation. Olive oil suppresses tumor growth stimulation and contains vitamin E, which protects the skin. Applying it to the skin after a shower has a good effect on skin protection. Among the olive oils, Extra Virgin is the first oil pressed from the olive fruit and is 100% compressed oil. Monte Olivetto Abbey olive oil is produced by cold pressing without chemical refining. The lower the acidity is, the higher the quality is, the fresher it is, and it is evaluated as a high-quality olive oil. The olive oil of Monte Olivetto Monastery produces olive oil with an average acidity of 0.15%, and olive oil with an acidity of 0.08% is obtained when the crops are good. How to use olive oil 1. Drink 1 to 2 tablespoons of fresh olive oil daily on an empty stomach or before meals. Consistently eating an appropriate amount will bring beneficial changes to the body. In addition, unsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols can be consumed more healthily. 2. A simple stir-fry in olive oil makes the dish soft. Sprinkle olive oil and balsamic vinegar on a salad, or if you are uncomfortable with oil, you can add oil to a caddy and season it with salt and pepper and dip baguettes. 3. Oil pooling-This is a detoxification therapy in which a tablespoon of olive oil is put in the mouth before meals or on an empty stomach in the morning, gargled for 20 minutes, and then spit out. After oil pooling, rinse with water 3 to 4 times and finish with brushing your teeth. While gargling from your mouth, the heavy oil is released, and this is a phenomenon in which toxins from the body escape, so do not panic and continue gargling. However, be careful not to let the oil flow into the airways. How to store olive oil and Tips to eat deliciously 1. Do not store in the refrigerator. (Storage temperature is around 20℃) 2. Do not leave unopened olive oil in the car on a hot day. (The bottle may expand and break due to the heat in the car) 3 . It is recommended to eat without heating as much as possible. When heated, nutrients are also destroyed and taste, aroma, and freshness are lost. 4 . Sediment may be visible in good olive oil. The presence of sediment is also a high-quality/natural indicator that it has not undergone chemical purification. Although it is harmless to the human body even if it is eaten, it is usually not drinkable because its taste is bitter. 5 . Olive oil with a lower acidity is oxidized more slowly. Cold compression extraction method prevents the destruction of nutrients as much as possible. So, the better olive oil, the more you don’t have to worry about oxidation. If you eat it sooner than 1 year after opening, you can enjoy a fresher and healthier taste and aroma. The expiration date can be found at the bottom of the label on the front of the bottle. (Example: Lotto 30/11/2021) Extra Virgin Olive Oil Amazing effect 1. Anti-aging: Contains unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, tocopherol, polyphenol, etc. 2. Prevention of adult diseases: inhibition of cholesterol production, prevention of arteriosclerosis 3. Prevents hypertension and heart disease 4. Promote digestion and treat stomach pain: Treat ulcers by controlling the secretion of gastric juice. 5. Improve liver function: Helps liver function by promoting the secretion of cholesterol 6. Treatment of uncomfortable bowel movements: Treatment by stimulating bowel movements in the large intestine with vegetable fat 7. Diabetes Prevention: Prevents diabetes by controlling blood sugar 8. Growth promotion of infants: Vitamins and essential minerals help pregnant women and children develop bones and brains. 9. Skin protection: Vitamin E and provitamin help to make the skin clear and shiny by releasing waste products and toxins. 10. Skin trouble soothing effect: When applied to skin with sterilizing and purifying ability, trouble soothing 11. Anti-cancer and antioxidant effects 12. Memory loss and dementia prevention effect 13. Good for arthritis 14. Diet effect (reduced fat and body fat, increased muscle mass) We do not accept orders over the Internet. 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“'I will be with you always, even to the end of the world.' (Matthew 28,20) Through the Mass where the bread and wine are changed into the body and blood of the Lord..." "The Church lives by the Eucharist, Ecclesia de Eucharistia" - Preface to Pope St. John Paul II's Encyclical The monks of the Benedictine Monastery of St. Olivetano follow the liturgy and The Holy Sacrifice of the Daily Mass in Gregorian chants “Human language cannot express all the graces that flow from the Sacrifice of the Mass. The sinner and God are reconciled, and the righteous become more righteous. Man's sins are washed away, evil is rooted out, Virtue and merit are spread, and the devil's schemes are destroyed.” - St. Lawrence Justinian Lawrence Justinian- I would like to say Mass The tradition of saying Mass for oneself or for others, especially those who have passed away, It is a very old custom of the church that started from the early church. The Mass offerings consecrated in this way become part of the good and missionary work of the Church. At the Benedictine Monastery of Saint Olivetano We will contact you the day before so that those who celebrated Mass can pray together. Congregational Priest in Charge of the Mass H.P : 010. 3688. 3196 account information Post Office 611962-01-001478 Shinhan Bank 140-010-944618 Benedictine Monastery of St. Olivetano