@yourcomandante: Catholic monks, such as the Cistercians, laid the foundations for what is now European culture and society. Their guiding principle, ora et labora (“pray and work”), helped elevate and shape Europe. Among other achievements, they contributed significantly to the cultivation and reclamation of swamplands. Without their influence, Europe as we know it today would scarcely exist, and much of our historical knowledge would have been lost. #catholicism #monks #europe #middleages #monastery

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