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Big changes at Mepkin Abbey: New abbot steps in

Mepkin Abbey near Moncks Corner just welcomed Dom Gerard Jonas Palmares as its new abbot, marking a fresh chapter for this close-knit community of monks. With only 13 monks remaining—down from 30 two decades ago—the Abbey has been working hard to strengthen its sense of community and prepare for the future. Outgoing abbot Father Joseph Tedesco leaves behind a legacy of new spaces like the Meditation Garden and will now lead the retreat center. What do you think this new leadership could mean for the Abbey’s role in the Lowcountry? #Religion #MepkinAbbey #MoncksCorner