CARMEL DE MORLAIX
Carmel of Morlaix having some rooms for retreats in silence and solitude, and receiving various guests
The Carmel of Morlaix was established in 1619 under the impulse of Blessed Anne of Saint Bartholomew, a dear companion of Saint Teresa of Avila. The monastery was established near the Notre-Dame des Fontaines spring at the request of the inhabitants and with the permission of the town's governors. It is located on rue Sainte-Marthe in the heart of the narrow streets of old Morlaix on a two-hectare site whose gardens have recently been rehabilitated, in particular the garden of the Seven Dwellings over a distance of about 700 metres. It offers vast spaces interspersed with more intimate corners. Built on the rock, this monastery looks like a small castle and seems to watch over the faithful near the fountain of life. The site has attracted pilgrims for many years who venerate a statue of the Virgin, sheltered in a niche. A chapel was built in 1424 next to the fountain, which remains today. During the Revolution, the nuns were dispersed, but they bought back their monastery in 1816. Nowadays, the Carmelite community, although not very numerous, remains very active. It is in this context that it welcomes people who wish to observe a time of silence and prayer during the year in these places which are particularly favourable to this approach. The carmel has a few rooms for silent and solitary retreats. It can receive various guests: men, women, couples and even children. Participation in the services and the Eucharist is desired.
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