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Monastery | Mar Musa, Syria

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February 9, 2006

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Just a couple short hours out of Damascus, tucked away high up a desert mountain (because monks do love their solitude) lies the monastery at Mar Musa. I spent 3 amazing days in this community, helping with chores, attending the occasional service (Catholic, but unusual in practice) in the lovely Arabic-style chapel, eating simple meals with the residents and other wanderers. It's a wonderful, special place of love, warmth and welcome and I dream of returning someday soon.

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