A candidate enters the Order by completing a probationary period, the novitiate. He then becomes a novice through the rite of clothing, that is, by being clothed in the religious habit, which symbolizes consecration and membership in the Premonstratensian Order.

During the Thirty Years’ War, Abbot Caspar Questenberg attempted to transfer the relics of the founder of the Order, Saint Norbert, to Strahov. At that time, Magdeburg, the place of his final resting place, had become Protestant. He eventually succeeded, and on 2 May 1627 Strahov became the final resting place of Saint Norbert.

The Easter Vigil is the high point of worship within the liturgical year. It is the celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord, during which we renew our baptismal promises and also baptize new candidates who wish to become Christians.

Every year, on the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, we celebrate Holy Mass for our deceased brothers.