Address
Asirvanam Benedictine Monastery
Anchepalya, Kumbalgodu Post Bangalore
Karnataka Pin: 560074, India.
Prior’s Message
Asirvanam Benedictine Monastery
Asirvanam Benedictine Monastery belongs to the Benedictine Congregation of the Annunciation of the Order of Saint Benedict. Asirvanam, the very first monastery of the Benedictines in India, founded by St. Andrew’s Abbey, Belgium, was canonically established by the Holy See in 1952. The community today has a strength of 50 members with 35 priests and others being in various stages of formation.
The monks are from different states of India and lead a life of unity in diversity, with English as community language. We also have daughter houses in the states of Karanataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha..
The life in the monastery is described by St. Benedict as “the School of the Lord’s service.” Thus various activities of the community are organized so as to achieve this goal. Founded solidly on the motto of the Order, “ora et labora” that is, “Prayer and Work”, we have different activities like, the ministries of parish, retreat preaching, education, publication, counseling and guided retreat, Christian formation of the youth, farming and any and every activity that would help the people of God to achieve the dignity of the children of God..
The community encourages each member to develop his natural creative talents and use them for the good of the community and the people around us.
Prior Rev. Fr. Jerome OSB
Asirvanam Benedictine Monastery
Email: asirvanam@hotmail.com
Life in the Monastery
A life centered on prayer, work, silence, and community in the presence of God.
St Benedict
St Benedict teaches us to seek God through prayer, work, silence, humility, obedience, and loving community life together.
About Us
A Benedictine monastic community seeking God through prayer, work, silence, hospitality, simplicity, service, and communal life faithfully.
Our Community
A life rooted in silence, prayer, work, solitude, and communal worship, seeking God through the living Word daily.
Prayer
Prayer lies at monastic heart, shaping rhythm, uniting personal and communal worship, drawing all into God’s presence.
Vocation
Come and experience monastic life, joining prayer, work, silence, and community, discerning God’s call through gradual formation.
Administration
The Administration ensures smooth monastery operations, supporting prayer, work, hospitality, education, and community life with care.
New & Events
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January 23, 2026
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Community at retreat
January 21, 2026
The monastic community gathered in retreat for prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal.
Monks in Ora..
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Monks in Ora live a life of prayer, silence, and attentive listening to God, centered on communal worship and personal…
Community with new Prior. Rev. Fr. Jerome Naduvathaniyil OSB
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The monastic community enters a new chapter under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Jerome Naduvathaniyil OSB as Prior.
Community in adoration
January 21, 2026
The monastic community gathered in silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
Ministries
Our ministries serve the Church and society through education, retreats, publications, and community outreach.
Retreat centres
Experience silence, prayer, and renewal through Benedictine retreats designed for deeper spiritual growth
St Benedict’s Academy
Providing value-based education that nurtures academic excellence, character formation, and social responsibility.
Publications
Benedictine publications offering spiritual books that nourish faith, prayer, and inner growth.
Daughter Houses
Monastic communities carrying forward the Benedictine tradition of prayer and service.
Video Gallery
St Benedicts School
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St Benedict School Bangalore
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Asirvanam Benedictine Monastery Bangalore
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