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The structure of the monastic family of Subiaco, unlike other Benedictine communities, has a physiognomy all its own on account of the statute that unites the two monasteries. The Sanctuary at the Holy Grotto and the Monastery of St. Scholastica are two distinct houses but one single community.

Therefore, the monks of Subiaco, in spite of their vow of stability, belong to two monasteries. Residing in one or the other depends exclusively on the Abbot. This situation conditions not only the juridical rapport between the two monasteries but the community life therein as well.For that which concerns their ordinary administration and internal organization, the communities of Sacro Speco and St. Scholastica act independently of one another.

For all other matters, on the other hand, they act as one community.At St. Scholastica, where the larger part of the community lives, monastic life observant of the Rule is facilitated more than at Sacro Speco whether because of the smallness of the community (5-6 monks) or because of the necessity to accommodate the many tourists and visitors who make pilgrimages to the Sanctuary. The Benedictine Community of Subiaco has 20 members. Eleven of the monks are priests andnine are brothers.

The Monastery of St. Scholastica is 76 km from Rome and 3 km from the city of Subiaco.· For all the friends of the monastery and for those interested, the monks publish "Il Sacro Speco" a bi-monthly religious journal.

Schedule of Celebrations and Visits.

S. Scolastica
* Weekdays: Holy Mass: 7:45 (sung) Sung Vespers: 19:00 (daylight savings time 19:30).
* Sundays and Holy days: Holy Mass: 10:00 (sung), 16:30; Sung Vespers: 19:00 (19:30 daylight savings time).
* Visits: 9:30 -12:30 and 15:30 -19.
* During Liturgical Celebrations visits are limited to the Church alone.
* The Archives and Library are open to the public for study on weekdays from 9-18 and on Saturdays from 9-12:30

S. Benedetto (Sacro Speco) * Weekdays: Holy Mass: 8:00 * Sundays and Holy days: Holy Mass: 09:30; 11:00 * Visits: 9:00 -12:30 and 15:00 -18:00.

Address:
Monastero S. Scolastica - 00028 SUBIACO (Roma)
Tel.: 0774/82421 - Fax: 0774/82.42.397 - E-mail: monastero@benedettini-subiaco.itGuest House - 00028 SUBIACO (Roma) - Tel.: 0774/85.5.69 - Fax: 0774/82.28.62
E mail: foresteria@benedettini-subiaco.itMonastero S. Benedetto (Sacro Speco) Tel.: 0774/85039 - Fax: 0774/819800 - E-mail: sacrospeco@tiscali.itLibrary: Tel.: 0774/85424
Erboristeria: Tel. 0774/8242398