Cistercian Calendar

The Cistercian Calendar is a liturgical schedule used by the Cistercian monastic order, guiding their religious observances throughout the year. It emphasizes specific feast days, prayers, and reflection periods aligned with the life of Christ, the Virgin Mary, and saints important to their community. While sharing much with the general Catholic calendar, it often features unique commemorations and emphasis on simplicity and austerity in worship. The calendar fosters a rhythm of spiritual focus, prayer, and celebration, helping monks and nuns maintain a disciplined connection to their faith year-round.