Ancient Italian city of Norcia now known for its singing monks

c. 2015 USA Today

The ancient city of Norcia in central Italy is known for its wild boar sausages and black truffles, but now it’s known for something else: its singing monks.

“We sing the praises of God nine times a day,” said Cassian Folsom, 63, the American-born priest who leads St. Benedict’s Monastery in Norcia. “So if you add all that up, it’s probably five hours every day, rain or shine, 365 days a year.”