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Trappist

Member of a Roman Catholic order of monks and nuns, renowned for the strictness of their rule, which includes the maintenance of silence, manual labour, and a vegetarian diet. The order was founded 1664 at La Trappe, in Normandy, France, by Armand de Rancé (1626–1700) as a reformed version of the Cistercian order.

In 1792 the monks were expelled (during the French Revolution) but the community remained together until it could return in 1817.
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The Trappists talk about Merton's faithfulness to Gethsemani, his personal humility, and his excellence as a teacher when he was made director of novices.
The Merton choir by Rafferty, Raymond / Commonweal
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Welcome Wallonia by Beaumont, Stephen / Cheers
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