Mepkin Abbey - Trappist Monastery, Moncks Corner, South Carolina

Mepkin Abbey is a community of Roman Catholic monks established in 1949 on the site of the historic Mepkin Plantation located on the Cooper River, north of Charleston, South Carolina. Founded by the monks of Gethsemani in Kentucky, the brothers of Mepkin belong to the worldwide Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance popularly known as Trappist. Following The Rule of St. Benedict, the monks at Mepkin Abbey devote their lives to prayer, spiritual study, work and hospitality. Living by the work of their hands, the monks provide a livelihood for themselves and the poor.

Do you find yourself called to a contemplative life?

Watch “A Look at Contemplative Life Today” to discover more about the mission, the call, the work, the people, and the sacred landscape here at Mepkin Abbey.

Our store will be closed from October 6th to October 8th

We will be setting up for Christmas and rearranging the store layout. For the safety of our customers and staff, the store must remain closed during this time. Please note that tours of the monastery and church will still operate as scheduled, but they will start from the front porch.