Monasticism and Ecologism: Between Economic Opportunity and Religious Convictions?

Monasteries, especially Benedictine monasteries, have developed a close relationship with nature based on respect for creation and goal of self-sufficiency. There seems to be an elective affinity between monasticism ecologism. Since the second half 20th century, monasteries been engaging in ecological practices, many cases pioneers these practices their region. How can role ecology explained? To what extent is practiced by different from that society? And developments we observe this field over last 20 years? After presenting background ecologism, I will explore monastics put place act sustainably protection environment. The part paper deals shift ecologism vocabulary use today speak charismatic This article inquiries conducted monastic communities six countries Europe four Africa 2004 2019.