Notre-Dame de Scourmont
Route du Rond-Point 294
6464 Forges (Chimay)
Abbey church | 1850 | Neogothic | Catholic Church
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Opening hours
01 January - 31 December
Mon 6.30 - 20.15
Tue 6.30 - 20.15
Wed 6.30 - 20.15
Thu 6.30 - 20.15
Fri 6.30 - 20.15
Sat 6.30 - 20.15
Sun 6.30 - 20.15
Religious offices
Vigil : every dat 4.30 am
Matins : during weekdays 6.30 am • Sunday 7 am
Mass : during weekdays 8.45 am • Sunday 11am
Sext : during weekdays 12.15 am • Sunday 12.20 am
Nones : during weekdays 2 pm • Sunday 3 pm
Vespers : every day 6.30 pm
Holy Sacrament Adoration : Sunday 7.45 pm
Compline : every day 8 pm
Description
This is the abbey church of the Trappist monks of Chimay, who have been there since 1850,and is part of a complex comprising guest quarters, living accommodation for the monks and the well-known brewery.
The church has had many changes and restorations over the years. Today it has a fine presence based on absolute moderation. The interior invites one to reflection and prayer. It has opted for simplicity with few adornments; very few statues; completely white columns and walls; oak stalls for the monks, who gather to pray 7 or 8 times a day, facing the choir dominated by a Christ on a very simple cross. Beautiful resonance of religious song. Visitors may join the service.
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Remarkable elements
Icon of the Virgin Mary
Main altar
Statue of the Virgin and Child
Icon of the Resurrection
Tabernacle
