The Cistercian Library

The Cistercian Library, part of the Cistercian monastic tradition, serves as a repository of knowledge and religious texts maintained by Cistercian monks. Historically, it housed manuscripts on theology, philosophy, and science, reflecting the monks' dedication to learning, copying, and preserving important works during the medieval period. Today, such libraries continue to symbolize the heritage of monastic scholarship, emphasizing the importance of preservation of cultural and spiritual texts for future generations.