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| Monastery Saint Marienthal |
A place of silence and monastic contemplation The hospitality played in the Christian devoutness from the outset a very big part. This attitude was also used by the Holy Benedict for the writing of his rules. In chapter 53 it is said e.g. in the first part: "All foreigners that come should be accommodated like Christ; because he will say 'I was foreign, und you accommodated me.' Give everyone the same honor..." The guest house of the monastery St. Marienthal, but also the guest houses from the international meeting center offer the guest a stay for a longer vacation - the catering is covered by the monastery restaurant, the monastery kitchen and the international meeting center respectively. The guest is provided in the guest houses "St. Josef" and "Propstel" which are included in the whole ensemble of the monastery with double and single rooms. Sanitary setup (WC, shower, bath) are on the hallway and easily accessible through short walks. Common living rooms are an expression of the informal character. The guest-rooms provide monastic atmosphere in their simplicity and invite to quiet, contemplation and wholesome relaxation - for single company, families and groups. 'Ora et labora' stays (praying and working in the convent) are possible after an arrangement with the sisters.
Fastings for the healthy - after Dr. Buchinger The quiet position and the wooded environment that tempts to walking and to excursions by bike is a good starting point for the monastic offer„ Fasting and food for the healthy“. The fasting after Dr. Buchinger (fasting for the healthy) is carried out and monitored under the direction of qualified and experienced fasting leaders. During this fasting period no solid food is taken. Instead of this there is in addition to the fasting drinks (herbal tea, water, fruit juices and vegetable juices) 1x daily a light vegetable stock with fresh herbs. The fasting in a monastic atmosphere offers you contemplation and orientation as well as lasting strength in mental activity and clarity. The fasting offer with which you also purify your organism with lasting effect and detoxify is open to all interested- whether as an individual, as a group or as a family. Taking part can all those who are healthy and want to get involved in new experiences. This fasting course takes place in the own responsibility of the participants. Concerning insecuirities we ask for a consultation with your family doctor. This course offers you: fasting in monastic atmosphere, relaxation and contemplation, rest and movement in fresh air, spiritual-ecclesiastical conversations and consultation in the matter of food and food rearrangement. The different offers from which the participants can select complete the course, as for example bicycle excursions, visits of current exhibitions, body exercises and relaxation exercises, lectures about food and healthy life-style, helping with the garden work and herbal tea production, creative offers. Travel dates and prices in 2010: 18.09. - 25.09.2010 fasting week after Dr. Buchinger (389€) Travel dates and prices in 2011: 15.01. - 22.01.2011 fasting week after Dr. Buchinger (389€) Minimum number of participants: 10 persons Included services in the price: - Accommodation in the guest-rooms of the monastery Saint Marienthal - Fasting catering during the fasting course - Course monitoring by the fasting leader/s - Talks (fasting and healthy food among other things) -Instructions in body exercises and relaxation exercises - Monastery tour with long-term exhibit “ora et labora” incl. the monastery model - Presentation monastery video - 2 guided walks - 1 town tour in the historical Old Town of Görlitz Not included in the price: - Journey to the Monastery
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