Trappists
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A strict order of monks in the Roman Catholic Church.
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notes for Trappists
Until recent years, Trappists took a vow of silence, under which they were rarely allowed to speak to one another. They were allowed to speak only during worship, to their superiors, and to guests at their monasteries.
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