Raphael Arnáiz Barón before entering the monastery – Photo: Divulgation

The altar of the Mother of Good Counsel, in May of 2015 – Photo: Gustavo Kralj

St. Rafael Arnáiz, wearing the Trappist habit – Photo: Divulgation

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