Gregorian Chant meets Byzantine Music
The schola of Benedictine monks of Sant'Anselmo and the Byzantine choir "Psalterion" from Greece performed hymns of the Resurrection of the Lord and of the Divine Liturgy. Story, photos and video here.
New coordinator of the Oblates and Friends of Sant’Anselmo
The new coordinator of the group is Oblate Emma Caroleo, married and mother of three children. Story here.
Mekhitarists share their culture with Sant’Anselmo residents
On the evening of 28 March, Armenian monks Kevork Sarkisyan, Hovhannes Manukyan, and Mashdoz Ohanian of the Mekhitarist monastery in Venice-Lido gave a presentation to the residents of Sant'Anselmo. Story and photos here.
Limoncello “Zest” at Sant’Anselmo
On 21 March, The Feast of our patron Saint Benedict, the Sant'Anselmo community was treated to limoncello, a traditional Italian "digestivo", made by Head Chef Antonio Giovinazzo and Monk-Refectorian Antoine Sossa.
Video of Candlemas 2023
Father Kevork Sarkisyan made a short video of our early-morning Candlemas. Story, links and video here.
Fr. Gregorio Vega Celebrates First Mass
The community of Sant'Anselmo extends our congratulations, thanks and prayers to Father Gregorio. Story, links and photos can be found here.
Diaconate ordination of Br. Anselm at Sant’Anselmo
On the eve of the 3rd Sunday of Advent, Cardinal Kurt Koch, President of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity, consecrated our Brother Anselm Demattio to the diaconate. Story and photos here.
Three residents installed as acolytes
On the morning of 12 December 2022, three residents of Collegio Sant'Anselmo were installed as acolytes. Acolyte installation is a preparatory rite, or minor order, leading to the priesthood. Installed, in descending order of monastic profession, were Pietro Bui, OSB; Kokila Fernando OSB; and Raban Heyer, OSB. Story and photos here.
