In this second episode, Brother Cyril Drnjevic and Pat Ryan explore the years of 1929 - 1945, the Era of the "Greats." This episode covers how Mount Angel Abbey survived the Depression and World War II era, the development of seminary studies, and a surprising story about the Von Trapp Family!

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• The History and Tradition of Mount Angel Abbey is produced at the studios of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.