Assumption Abbey, Missouri
Coordinates: 36°50′25″N 92°28′02″W / 36.840331°N 92.467107°W Assumption Abbey, also known as the Abbey of Our Lady of the Assumption, is a community of monks of the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance, popularly known as Trappists.
The Abbey, is located in Douglas County[1][2] some twenty miles southeast of the small town of Ava, seventy-five miles southeast of Springfield, Missouri.
History[]
The monks first came to Ava, Missouri from New Melleray Abbey in Iowa in 1950 to establish the monastic life here. Assumption Abbey is popular for its fruitcakes. The fruitcake recipe they use was developed in its bakery, with the help of world class chef , who at one time served in the royal employ of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.[3]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Assumption Abbey, Missouri
- ^ Rockbridge, MO, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 2017
- ^ Assumption Abbey Fruitcakes
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Categories:
- Catholic Church in Missouri
- Christian organizations established in 1950
- 1950 establishments in Missouri
- Trappist monasteries in the United States