Can I attend mass or prayers at Armenteira on spiritual variant

[Walkingmad]

Just crossed over from coastal to central in Tui and wondering about doing the variant spiritual from pontevedra. I would really love to attend some form of mass or prayer. Do the nuns do something? I know the monastery is closed for September for pilgrim staying . Anyone who recently done this in last few weeks can you advise?

 

[kenwilltravel]

I would suggest calling or emailing the monastery and asking them what services may be available to the the public on the day you're passing through: 627 097 696 or hospederia@monasteriodearmenteira.es.
I know that they have a Vespers service in the chapel (which is located in the cloisters, not the main church) every evening at 7 p.m. My wife and I have attended that twice, when we were staying in the lodging reserved for pilgrims.

 

[Vacajoe]

Services are open to the public regardless of if you are staying there, but call to verify as they occasionally are closed to everyone.

 

[Saint Mike II]

As a practicing catholic my advice - a church is open to all Christians. As for taking communion that is a personal decision. If you are a catholic then you will know the rules; for those of the Protestant variant I would suggest its a personal choice (again) . Maybe ask yourself this question: am I in good standing with my home church; do I regularly attend church; do I regularly accept communion? The Lord's blessing upon you as you continue your prilgrimage. Buen Camino!

 

[dugavski]

I was there in May this year and and attended blessing for pilgrims - it was very nice, nuns were singing and gave us a blessing. Great experience!

 

[Bibi]

Just crossed over from coastal to central in Tui and wondering about doing the variant spiritual from pontevedra. I would really love to attend some form of mass or prayer. Do the nuns do something? I know the monastery is closed for September for pilgrim staying . Anyone who recently done this in last few weeks can you advise?

I attended the 7 pm pilgrim service at the end of June this year . It’s a beautiful service and the singing of the young nun moved me to tears . Afterwards you can get a sello. There is also a shop selling lovely soap that the nuns have made. Do try and go.
Buen Camino !

 

[Pxlwiz]

Just crossed over from coastal to central in Tui and wondering about doing the variant spiritual from pontevedra. I would really love to attend some form of mass or prayer. Do the nuns do something? I know the monastery is closed for September for pilgrim staying . Anyone who recently done this in last few weeks can you advise?

We hit armenteria on the 13th of August which was a Sunday there was a pilgrim's mass that evening whether that only occurs on the weekend or not I am unsure

 

[The Yukon]

The nuns sang wonderfully. We six assorted pilgrims were welcomed last December. We simply arrived at the set time.

 

[El Cascayal]

From the monastery website:
“Los peregrinos que lo deseen pueden asistir a las 19,00 h a la bendición del peregrino en el oratorio de la comunidad de hermanas situado en el claustro. Asimismo, aunque no se aloje en la hospedería del monasterio puede acudir igualmente a la bendición y también a la oración de Completas a las 21,00h y a la Eucaristía al día siguiente a las 7,30 h.”

El monasterio abre sus puertas a las 6,30 h y las cierra a las 21,15 h.

Pilgrims who so wish may attend the Pilgrim blessing in the sister’s oratory in the cloister at 19:00 h. Likewise, even if not staying in the monastery’s hospedería, you may attend the benediction as well as Completas at 21:00 and the following morning’s Eucharist @ 7:30.

 

[richardb]

I stayed two nights at the monastery as a guest, so full board. I was able to sit for all the offices. This is highly recommended but I guess you should be in sympathy with the spirit of the community.

There were 40+ pilgrims for the blessing at 7pm, which is part of vespers, and 10+ for Mass at 7.30 am. One or two came for Compline at 9pm, which includes a sprinkling with holy water.

The sisters sing most beautifully, but also have a quality of silence, being Trappists.