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Deep Dive: Top Ten Monks (2010)

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Top Ten Monks
In 'Top Ten Monks', viewers meet the Cistercian monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz Abbey in Austria. These monks rise at 4:30 a.m. each day and dedicate over four hours to prayer, demonstrating their commitment to a disciplined life of faith. The documentary captures their daily routines and the spirituality that fills their lives. Unexpectedly, the monks achieve pop star status through their Gregorian chants, connecting with audiences in a contemporary cultural phenomenon. The film presents an intimate look at how these holy men blend sacred traditions with modern music, achieving chart-topping success while maintaining their devotion.

Why Watch

  • •Meet the Cistercian monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz Abbey.
  • •Find out how monks became pop stars with Gregorian chants.
  • •See their daily routine of prayer and devotion.

Did You Know

•Cistercian monks at Stift Heiligenkreuz Abbey rise at 4:30 a.m.
•The monks dedicate over four hours each day to prayer.
•The documentary has a runtime of 29 minutes.
•The film was directed by Dana Heinz Perry.

Perfect For

Religious studiesChoral music fansCultural phenomena