Mepkin Abbey | Trappist Monastery, Moncks Corner, South Carolina

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Mepkin Abbey is a community of Roman Catholic monks established in 1949 on the site of the historic Mepkin Plantation located on the Cooper River, north of Charleston, South Carolina. Founded by the monks of Gethsemani in Kentucky, the brothers of Mepkin belong to the worldwide Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance popularly known as Trappist. Following The Rule of St. Benedict, the monks at Mepkin Abbey devote their lives to prayer, spiritual study, work and hospitality. Living by the work of their hands, the monks provide a livelihood for themselves and the poor.

Becoming a Monk

News from Mepkin Abbey

Monastic Guest – Joe Trester

Participants and Presenters Selected for the 2019 Mepkin Monastic Institute

Mepkin Celebrates Holy Week

March 2019 John Fox Poetry Lecture

Monastic Residency Program

Bringing Contemplation Home

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The Monks share their spiritual journey and communal lives with all seekers.

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Mepkin Abbey Mushrooms

Oyster mushrooms have long been cultivated in Asia for their medical benefits as well as excellent taste, and are a rich source of B-Vitamins. Dried mushrooms have a concentrated and powerful flavor, so you need less of them per recipe.

It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of our fresh and dried shiitake and oyster mushrooms in select grocery stores in the Low Country, including Whole Foods. Our dried and powdered mushrooms are available for sale in the Abbey Store.

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