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 Rare and Wonderful
Treasures
in a Most Unexpected Place
An
hour and a half from the Twin Cities, in the heart of Minnesota forest and prairie, is a
profoundly different place. Here, rare medieval art such as this twelfth-century wooden
Mabon Madonna is part of the regular decor. The treasures of Saint John's will inspire
even the most casual visitor.
 At Saint John's, you can study a manuscript at the Hill
Museum & Manuscript Library that was written more than nine
centuries ago. Or experience the creation of the world's first handwritten and illuminated
Bible in the modern era. Shown here is just one page from The Saint John's Bible, which will take more
than six years to complete. But you'll find that such devotion is typical of Saint John's.
Every undertaking is guided by these words of St. Benedict, "Every time you begin a
new work, you must pray to God most earnestly to bring it to perfection."
Saint Benedict is the inspiration behind Saint Johns
Abbey, the monastery at the heart of our campus. In this special community, enrichment
and excellence are a 1500-year-old way of life, history is a living art, and hospitality
is the order of the day. This monastic tradition is something you'll feel when you visit
Saint John's -- whether you're here for research, spiritual direction, or a more
traditional education. And if you're seeking education, our institutions are outstanding:
a nationally-ranked liberal arts college for men in
partnership with the College of Saint Benedict for women, a graduate school of theology and seminary, a prep school, an arboretum, a pottery studio, a Boys' Choir, an Ecumenical
Institute, and The Liturgical Press.
 It's worth your while to visit, if only to see ten buildings designed by modern architect Marcel Breuer. Or to tour Arca Artium,
the" Ark of the Arts," with rare pieces such as this mid-14th Century French bas
relief. Or simply to purchase a loaf of Saint John's Bread or to root for college
football's winningest coach. There's something here to touch your heart, deeply and
forever. For an experience like nothing else in Minnesota, come to Saint John's and
discover these treasures in our midst.
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