June 13, 2002 Thursday in Week 10 of Ordinary Time St. Anthony Today's Martyrology Anthony was born on Aug. 15th, 1195 in Lisbon, Portugal to parents who were of the nobility. He was named Ferdinand. His early schooling was by teachers associated with the Cathedral of Lisbon. He joined the Augustinian Canons Regular at S o Vicente in Lisbon, when he was 15. He acquired an immense knowledge and ...

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One of Northern Scotland's most unusual attractions and one which is unique in Britain, is Pluscarden Abbey, near Elgin. It is the only medieval monastery in Britain still inhabited by monks and being used for its original purpose. Founded in 1230 by Alexander II, its site in a sheltered, south-facing glen against a background of forested hillside, adds to its beauty.

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