Eskilsø Monastery
Eskilsø Monastery ( Danish: ''Eskilsø Kloster'') was an Augustinian monastery on Eskilsø Island in Roskilde Fjord. History The monastery was established in the 12th century and dedicated to Saint Thomas. No records exist of exactly when the monastery was built, but it was likely founded by Eskil during his tenure as the Bishop of Roskilde (1134–1137). This timeline is supported by the fact that Asser, who was elected bishop of Roskilde in 1139, was a former cloistered resident of the monastery. The monks of the monastery were canons regular, and besides religious and theological immersion they were responsible for the upkeep and development of the monastery and its belongings. In addition to the lands of Eskilsø, which were primarily used for grazing, it was endowed with properties in and around Jyllinge, including Jyllinge Church, a water mill, and a few corvée farms. Monks from the monastery generally officiated at mass in Jyllinge Kirke. As the bishop of Roskild ...
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Eskilsø is a small Denmark, Danish island located in the Roskilde fjord, Frederikssund Municipality, northern Zealand. In the 12th century, there was an Order of Saint Augustine, Augustinian monastery, Eskilsø Monastery, on the island. The ruins of the monastery church are still visible. References

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