

Founded in 1010, the Abbey of Solesmes is one of the most prestigious Christian monasteries. Still today, Solesmes has a large community residing at the Abbey. There the monks pray, study and work with their hands, according to the Rule Saint Benedict wrote in the 6th century. In the Abbey church, during the daily services, one can enjoy the extrordinary beauty of Gregorian chant. This musical repertory made up of chants used in the liturgical services of the Roman Catholic Church was composed along with Latin words coming from sacred texts. This is why Gregorian chant has often been called a "sung Bible"...
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