Monastery Benedictine of Thien Phuoc
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Monastery Benedictine of Thien Phuoc
Vietnam
Welcome to Thien Phuoc Priory, a thriving Benedictine community in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, home to 55 monks living the Rule of Saint Benedict with deep faith, joyful dedication, and warm fraternal spirit.
About
- Priest Peter Maria Vũ Minh Vượng is the Superior of the Monastery.
- The total number of monks is 84.
- Of these, there are 75 perpetual brothers (including 18 priests and 2 deacons).
- Professed brothers: 6
- Novice: 1
- Aspirants: 3
History
- On May 13, 1972, the young monks were moved to Saigon, living in Thủ Đức.
- On February 5, 1976, Priest Beđa Giuse Ngô Minh Thúy was chosen as the first Superior of Thiên Phước.
- On February 11, 1976, Archbishop Paul Nguyễn Văn Bình welcomed the Monastery as a member of the Archdiocese of Saigon.
- On September 3, 1987, the Monastery was elevated to autonomous status.
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Stay
18, Street No. 7, Block 51, Tam Binh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Pray
Following the Divine Office each day are hours of prayer and contemplation.
Worship
The monks perform six hours of Divine Office daily | Morning Mass at 4:50
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