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01 January 2026

How Did Monks and Nuns Survive the Cold Inside Stone Monasteries

From Medieval History


Stone monasteries were built for eternity, not comfort. This video explores how monks and nuns survived years of freezing winters inside unheated stone walls—through routine, discipline, community, and quiet endurance. A story of survival where faith did not remove the cold, but taught how to live with it.

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