Order of St. Benedict Waegwan Abbey
성베네딕도회 왜관수도원
History · 61 Gwanmun-ro, Waegwan-eup, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Nearby stations and stops
- Waegwan (대경선) · straight-line 435m
- Bus stop 왜관수도원 · straight-line 69m
- Bus stop 순심중고등학교 · straight-line 73m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Korea National Railway urban rail station information · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- 05:00-22:00
- Closed
- Open every day
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2024-02-13 · Collected: Not provided
The Order of St. Benedict Waegwan Abbey, established by monks from the German Order of St. Benedict, serves as a sanctuary of peace and spirituality in South Korea. These monks sought refuge during the Korean War, fleeing religious persecution following the closure of the Abbey of the Holy Cross at Yenki in Manchuria and Tokwon Abbey in North Korea. In adherence to the teachings and spirit of St. Benedict, the monks at Waegwan Abbey dedicate themselves to a life of work and prayer, actively participating in Catholic evangelization and social work. Additionally, they contribute to the community through various initiatives, including publishing and printing at Bundo Book, managing farms, and running educational projects.
In the area
Christianity 1 of 5 attractions in Chilgok-gun
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI