Founded in 1854 by the monks of Einsiedeln Abbey, Switzerland, Saint Meinrad Archabbey is one of the most spectacular buildings in St. Meinrad and serves as a commuting chapel for Monastery Immaculate Conception. If you would like to get an opportunity to pray with the Benedictine monks, Saint Meinrad Archabbey offers a peaceful and calm setting for that. The abbey is home to over 80 monks who gather 5 times a day for prayer. The structure of Saint Meinrad Archabbey is also impressive.