The Abbey library of St Gall is one of the oldest monastic libraries in the world
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Above the entrance door is a Greek inscription, ΨΥΧΗΣ ΙΑΤΡΕΙΟΝ (psukhēs iatreion), which translates to “healing place for the soul.” This wording is inspired by an inscription found at the Library… pic.twitter.com/m5mqxbBhd5
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