The convent of Santa Ana celebrates its 325th anniversary.
Founded at the end of the 17th century to house nuns from Ermua, the convent is now home to 10 nuns, two of whom are local and the other eight are from Kenya.
Their daily routine begins at 6:30 in the morning, when the nuns gather in the choir, pray the rosary, and celebrate Mass. The rest of the day is devoted to baking and gardening.
For decades, the nuns did not leave the premises, not even to go to the doctor. Today, however, they are allowed to go out for basic necessities, although they maintain the spirit of seclusion and inner life.
Currently, inside the convent, there is also a small museum dedicated to Saint Valentine of Berrio Otxoa, patron saint of Elorrio and co-patron saint of Bizkaia.
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