Sant Andreu de Tresponts facts for kids
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Sant Andreu de Tresponts was a Benedictine monastery located in the Province of Lleida, which is in Catalonia, Spain. A monastery is a special place where monks live and work together, often dedicating their lives to religious study and prayer. This monastery was first known by a different name, Sant Iscle de Centelles.
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History of Sant Andreu de Tresponts
How It Started
The monastery of Sant Andreu de Tresponts was very old. Records show it existed as early as the year 839. At that time, a person named Sisebut d'Urgell was connected to it. This means the monastery was active and important more than 1,100 years ago!
A Time of Change
During the 10th century, the monastery faced some tough times and started to decline. This means it became less active and perhaps fewer monks lived there. However, things changed in 1078. Sant Andreu de Tresponts joined forces with another monastery called Sant Llorenç de Morunys. This partnership might have helped it for a while.
The End of the Monastery
Even with the new partnership, the monastery didn't last forever. By the end of the 15th century, which was around the late 1400s, Sant Andreu de Tresponts was in ruins. This means its buildings had fallen apart and it was no longer used as a monastery. Today, it stands as a historical reminder of a long-ago time.
See also
If you want to learn more in Spanish, check out: Monasterio de San Andrés de Trespons para niños
