« L’effondrement se déroule sous nos yeux » : qui sauvera les abbayes de France ?

In brief

Christian associations are developing projects to preserve the spiritual purpose of abbeys as contemplative communities close due to a lack of vocations. These sites face uncertain futures as resident communities depart.

Proposed solutions to protect these places of prayer include mission projects, heritage conversions, or welcoming new communities. Other options involve repurposing the buildings for different uses.