HOME | DD

Description
The Trappist Monastery monk. In 1890, a monastery was established at Latrun by French monks of the Trappist order.
The monks keep a vow of silence, except for those who sell wine and olive oil to visitors. The name Latrun comes from a twelfth-century castle on this spot called La Tour de Chevaliers ("the knights tower"). Later travelers believed the name was connected to the Latin word latro (thief) and saw this site as the home of the "good thief" crucified next to Jesus (Luke 23:40-43).
Latrun, Ayalon Valley, Israel 2008'.

Special thanks for my friend Mircea

Comments, please...
Featured: [link]

Description
The Trappist Monastery monk. In 1890, a monastery was established at Latrun by French monks of the Trappist order.
The monks keep a vow of silence, except for those who sell wine and olive oil to visitors. The name Latrun comes from a twelfth-century castle on this spot called La Tour de Chevaliers ("the knights tower"). Later travelers believed the name was connected to the Latin word latro (thief) and saw this site as the home of the "good thief" crucified next to Jesus (Luke 23:40-43).
Latrun, Ayalon Valley, Israel 2008'.

Special thanks for my friend Mircea

Comments, please...
Featured: [link]