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| ⚫ | '''St. Procopius Abbey''' a ] monastery located in ], United States, was founded in 1885. The monastery is known for its dedication of services to the ] and ] communities in ] and beyond. | ||
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| ⚫ | '''St. Procopius Abbey''' a ] monastery located in ], |
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| == History == | == History == | ||
| The abbey traces its origins to 1885 when a group of Benedictine |
The abbey traces its origins to 1885 when a group of Benedictine monks from ] in Pennsylvania took over the direction of St. Procopius Parish in Chicago.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Procopius Abbey - Lisle, Illinois |url=https://www.procopius.org |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=St. Procopius Abbey |language=en}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=Saint Procopius CC |url=https://csagsi.org/saint-procopius-cc/ |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=Czech & Slovak American Genealogy Society of Illinois |language=en-US}}</ref> The parish, established in 1875, served the growing Czech community in the Pilsen neighborhood.<ref name="auto"/> | ||
| In 1886, a brick priory was built at 1641 S. Allport Street to house the growing monastic community.<ref name="auto"/> As the Czech and Slovak communities began to disperse, the Benedictines started acquiring farmland in Lisle, about 20 miles west of Chicago.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=pls4e |date=2018-07-16 |title=St. Procopius Abbey |url=https://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/IL-01-043-0086 |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=SAH ARCHIPEDIA |language=en}}</ref> | In 1886, a brick ] was built at 1641 S. Allport Street to house the growing monastic community.<ref name="auto"/> As the Czech and Slovak communities began to disperse, the Benedictines started acquiring farmland in Lisle, about 20 miles west of Chicago.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=pls4e |date=2018-07-16 |title=St. Procopius Abbey |url=https://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/IL-01-043-0086 |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=SAH ARCHIPEDIA |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| == Relocation and |
== Relocation and expansion == | ||
| The abbey moved to Lisle in 1914, focusing on education |
The abbey moved to Lisle in 1914, focusing on education<ref name="auto1" />. By the 1950s, the schools were thriving, prompting the monks to plan a new abbey campus<ref name="auto1" />. Construction of the current abbey began in 1968, following delays due to the ] reforms.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
| == Architecture == | == Architecture == | ||
| The current St. Procopius Abbey, designed by renowned Chicago architect Edward Dart, is considered a masterpiece of mid-20th century religious architecture.<ref name=":0" /> Key features include: | The current St. Procopius Abbey, designed by renowned Chicago architect ], is considered a masterpiece of mid-20th century religious architecture.<ref name=":0" /> Key features include: | ||
| - A dominant church seating 700, with a sloping floor and simple wooden pews | - A dominant church seating 700, with a sloping floor and simple wooden pews | ||
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| - Seamless integration of various monastic functions within the complex | - Seamless integration of various monastic functions within the complex | ||
| == Activities and |
== Activities and ministries == | ||
| The monks of St. Procopius Abbey have engaged in various works throughout their history, including: | The monks of St. Procopius Abbey have engaged in various works throughout their history, including: | ||
| - Education: Founding and running schools, including what became Benedictine University |
- Education: Founding and running schools, including what became ]<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |date=2023-10-25 |title=Benedictine and the St. Procopius Abbey Have Split |url=https://thecandor.wordpress.com/2023/10/25/benedictine-and-st-procopius-abbey-split/ |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=The Candor |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| - Parish ministry | - Parish ministry | ||
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| - Scholarship and publishing<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web |title=Abbey Works |url=https://www.procopius.org/abbey-works |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=St. Procopius Abbey |language=en}}</ref> | - Scholarship and publishing<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web |title=Abbey Works |url=https://www.procopius.org/abbey-works |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=St. Procopius Abbey |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| The abbey also maintains an Oblate program, allowing lay Christians to associate themselves with the Benedictine community and live according to the Rule of St. Benedict.<ref name="auto2"/> | The abbey also maintains an ] program, allowing lay Christians to associate themselves with the Benedictine community and live according to the Rule of ].<ref name="auto2"/> | ||
| == Recent |
== Recent developments == | ||
| In June 2023, Benedictine University officially split from St. Procopius Abbey, becoming an independent Catholic university under the authority of the Diocese of Joliet.<ref name="auto1"/> | In June 2023, Benedictine University officially split from St. Procopius Abbey, becoming an independent Catholic university under the authority of the ].<ref name="auto1"/> | ||
| St. Procopius Abbey continues to be an active Benedictine community, dedicated to seeking God through a life of prayer, obedience, and personal conversion.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Procopius Abbey |url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtdf2Md4X6QtUEq-2N5kf8Q |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=YouTube |language=en}}</ref> | St. Procopius Abbey continues to be an active Benedictine community, dedicated to seeking God through a life of prayer, obedience, and personal conversion.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Procopius Abbey |url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtdf2Md4X6QtUEq-2N5kf8Q |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=YouTube |language=en}}</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 10:39, 10 January 2025
St. Procopius Abbey a Benedictine monastery located in Lisle, Illinois, United States, was founded in 1885. The monastery is known for its dedication of services to the Czech and Slovak communities in Chicago, Illinois and beyond.
History
The abbey traces its origins to 1885 when a group of Benedictine monks from St. Vincent Archabbey in Pennsylvania took over the direction of St. Procopius Parish in Chicago. The parish, established in 1875, served the growing Czech community in the Pilsen neighborhood.
In 1886, a brick priory was built at 1641 S. Allport Street to house the growing monastic community. As the Czech and Slovak communities began to disperse, the Benedictines started acquiring farmland in Lisle, about 20 miles west of Chicago.
Relocation and expansion
The abbey moved to Lisle in 1914, focusing on education. By the 1950s, the schools were thriving, prompting the monks to plan a new abbey campus. Construction of the current abbey began in 1968, following delays due to the Vatican II reforms.
Architecture
The current St. Procopius Abbey, designed by renowned Chicago architect Edward Dart, is considered a masterpiece of mid-20th century religious architecture. Key features include:
- A dominant church seating 700, with a sloping floor and simple wooden pews
- 75 monk cells arranged in staggered ranks down a hill
- Extensive use of natural light and simple materials like Chicago common brick and oak
- Seamless integration of various monastic functions within the complex
Activities and ministries
The monks of St. Procopius Abbey have engaged in various works throughout their history, including:
- Education: Founding and running schools, including what became Benedictine University
- Parish ministry
- Missionary work
- Scholarship and publishing
The abbey also maintains an Oblate program, allowing lay Christians to associate themselves with the Benedictine community and live according to the Rule of St. Benedict.
Recent developments
In June 2023, Benedictine University officially split from St. Procopius Abbey, becoming an independent Catholic university under the authority of the Diocese of Joliet.
St. Procopius Abbey continues to be an active Benedictine community, dedicated to seeking God through a life of prayer, obedience, and personal conversion.
References
- "St. Procopius Abbey - Lisle, Illinois". St. Procopius Abbey. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "Saint Procopius CC". Czech & Slovak American Genealogy Society of Illinois. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ pls4e (2018-07-16). "St. Procopius Abbey". SAH ARCHIPEDIA. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Benedictine and the St. Procopius Abbey Have Split". The Candor. 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "Abbey Works". St. Procopius Abbey. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- "St. Procopius Abbey". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-01-01.