In this first episode, Brother Cyril Drnjevic, Benedictine monk and Mount Angel Abbey historian, gives host Pat Ryan an overview of the fascinating history of the Hilltop.

Learn why the Benedictine monks from Switzerland settled in the Willamette Valley, how the community recovered from devastating fires, why there is a dedicated Post Office in St. Benedict, and Brother Cyril’s favorite spot on the Hilltop!

• Tune in next time to hear more about the Abbey during the era of the Great Depression and World War II.
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• The History and Tradition of Mount Angel Abbey is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.