Pisalis
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A pisalis or calefactory is a heated chamber in part of an abbey
used by Christian monk
s as a common sitting room. It is usually close to, and accessible from, the cloisters.
Abbey
An abbey is a Catholic monastery or convent, under the authority of an Abbot or an Abbess, who serves as the spiritual father or mother of the community.The term can also refer to an establishment which has long ceased to function as an abbey,...
used by Christian monk
Monk
A monk is a person who practices religious asceticism, living either alone or with any number of monks, while always maintaining some degree of physical separation from those not sharing the same purpose...
s as a common sitting room. It is usually close to, and accessible from, the cloisters.