Social media platforms offer a window into the lives of individuals from all walks of life, but monk content is not something we come across often.

However, Ampleforth Abbey – a Benedictine abbey and monastery in North Yorkshire – has recently joined TikTok, providing an intriguing peek into monastic life. The Abbey recently encouraged its 9,000 followers to pose questions to the monks, which were then answered in informative video responses.

“Do you get paid to be a monk,” one TikTok user…