The Benedictine Nuns of St. Cecilia's Abbey are a devout group of religious women who have dedicated their lives to God through prayer, work, and the solemn chanting of the Liturgy of the Hours. St. Cecilia's Abbey is situated on the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England. The nunnery follows the Benedictine rule, which is characterized by its balance of communal living, solitary prayer, and monastic silence. The sisters live a contemplative life, and part of their daily worship involves the singing of Gregorian chant, an ancient form of liturgical music that stems from the early days of Christianity.

Their music, imbued with a spiritual and tranquil quality, has reached audiences beyond their Abbey walls, uniting listeners with the serene reflections of monastic life. The Benedictine Nuns have cultivated an extensive catalog of recordings, with their most recent releases including "Transcend," an album that captures the ethereal and transcendent nature of their worship, and "Christmas Chant," which offers a celestial celebration of the Nativity through timeless chants. "Cantus Ecclesiae" and "Easter Chant" are further examples of their dedication to producing liturgical music that charts the ecclesiastical year, while "Venite Ad Me" and "Adorate Deum" invite listeners to experience the solemnity and reverence of their sacred liturgies. Through their recordings, the nuns share the beauty of Gregorian chant with the world, providing a window into their lives of devotion and prayer.

Genres

Convent

Gregorian Chant

Latest Release

Transcend

The Benedictine Nuns of St. Cecilia's Abbey

Album - 23 Tracks - Released January 1, 2003