Following the nuns and monks at three Benedictine abbeys in England and Ireland as they craft traditional gifts for the upcoming Christmas festivities.
EP2 Episode 2Dec 19, 2021
At Quarr Abbey on the Isle of Wight, Father Gregory oversees the production of Abbey Ale, while at St Augustine’s in Surrey, the guest master prepares to welcome visitors for Advent.
EP3 Episode 3Feb 13, 2022
At Quarr Abbey on the Isle of Wight, Brother Matthew, a monk in training, receives his first habit. At St Augustine’s Abbey in Chilworth, Surrey, Father John sources ingredients for a lip balm.
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Synopsis
Behind the walls of three religious orders to meet Benedictine nuns and monks who devote themselves not just to prayer and work, but to keeping ancient crafting traditions alive.