At that time the monasteries held considerable land on Corsica and many of the churchmen were notaries.

The monastery holds the largest metal Buddhist statue in the United States.

This monastery holds historical monuments of the area from the 12th century, with of frescoes, treasuries and a library.

The largest monasteries can hold many thousands of monks and are called lavras.

Al-Maqrizi reports that during his day, the monastery held only two monks.

At the onset of the Reformation, the monastery held sway over more than 56 villages and three towns.

The monastery held the majority of the lower court authority over the village until 1798.

Additionally, some monasteries and Zen centers hold just one ango per year.

The monastery held that right until 1528, when it was taken by Bern.

Some monasteries held a scriptorium where monks would write or copy books.