Bruges' Hidden Sanctuary for Women
InBruges, Belgium, thereisaspecialplaceforwomen.
在比利時布魯日，有一個專為女性而設的特殊場所。
ItiscalledthePrincelyBeguinageTenWijngaerde.
它被稱為王子貝居安會院 Ten Wijngaerde。
This placewasfoundedin 1245.
這個地方始建於1245年。
Itprovidesacalmandquietenvironmentawayfromthebusycity.
它提供了一個遠離喧囂都市的寧靜環境。
TreesDeweverhaslivedherefor22 years.
特里斯·德韋弗在這裡住了22年。
Shesaysitgivesherastrongfeelingofpeace.
她說這讓她感到內心平靜。
Herneighbor, JoVerplaetsen, haslivedtherefor23 years.
她的鄰居喬·弗普拉森在那裡住了23年。
Shebelievesthisplacehasasoothingspirit.
她覺得這個地方有一種令人舒緩的氛圍。
Thebeguinagesstartedafterthe12thcenturytohelpwomeninneed.
貝居安會成立於12世紀後，旨在幫助有需要的婦女。
Manymenwerelostinwars, leavingwomenwithoutsupport.
許多男性在戰爭中喪生，使女性失去了依靠。
Thesewomendidn’twanttobecomenuns, buttheystillwantedtolivetogether.
這些女性並不想成為修女，但她們仍然想住在一起。
Theybecameknownasbeguines.
她們後來被稱為貝居安會修女。
Inthebeguinages, womencouldownpropertyandleavewhenevertheywanted.
在貝居安會院裡，女性可以擁有財產，並且可以隨時離開。
Unlikenuns, theydidnottakevowsofcelibacy.
與修女不同，她們沒有發獨身誓言。
Beguinescouldearnmoneybycaringforthesickandbymakinglace.
貝居安會修女可以透過照顧病人和製作蕾絲來賺錢。
Someoftheirearningshelpedthecommunity.
他們的部分收入用於幫助社區。
TheVaticansometimesacceptedandsometimespersecutedthem.
梵蒂岡有時接納他們，有時迫害他們。
NotablebeguineslikeMargueritePoretefacedseriousconsequences.
像瑪格麗特·波雷特這樣的著名貝居安修女也因此遭受了嚴重的後果。
Thearchitectureofthebeguinageswasdesignedforcomfortandsafety.
貝居安會院的建築設計以舒適和安全為首要考量。
Residentsoftenhadsmallgardensforpeacefulliving.
居民通常擁有小花園，以享受寧靜的生活。
ManybeguinagesinBelgiumarenowrecognizedasWorldHeritagesites.
比利時的許多貝居安會院現在都被認定為世界遺產。
AGermantouristnamedBiataWeissbaekervisitedwithherhusband.
一位名叫比亞塔·魏斯貝克的德國遊客和她的丈夫一起參觀了這裡。
Shebelievesplacesliketheseareimportantforwomen.
她認為像這樣的地方對女性來說很重要。
Althoughthelastbeguinediedin 2013, thecommunityspiritremains.
雖然最後一位貝居安會修女已於 2013 年去世，但社群精神仍然存在。
Womenstillfeelsafelivinginthebeguinage.
女性仍然覺得住在貝居安會院很安全。
Now, onlywomencanliveinthishistoricalplace.
現在，只有女性才能居住在這個歷史悠久的地方。
Thecitymaintainsthegrounds, andwomenrenttheirhomes.
市政府負責維護場地，婦女們則租用這些房屋居住。
Thebeguinagesalsohavepublicactivitiestobuildcommunity.
貝居安會院也會舉辦公共活動來建立社區。
Recently, residentsplantedraspberrybushesbythecanal.
最近，居民們在運河邊種植了覆盆子樹。
Theyalsokeepbeehivesforhoney.
他們還養蜂產蜂蜜。
BrigitteBeernaertsaystheyfeelsafelivinghere.
布里吉特貝爾納特說，他們覺得住在這裡很安全。
Shedescribesitasasmallparadise.
她形容那裡像是一個小小的天堂。
In Bruges, Belgium, there is a special place for women.
It is called the Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde.
This place was founded in 1245.
It provides a calm and quiet environment away from the busy city.
Trees Dewever has lived here for 22 years.
She says it gives her a strong feeling of peace.
Her neighbor, Jo Verplaetsen, has lived there for 23 years.
She believes this place has a soothing spirit.
The beguinages started after the 12th century to help women in need.
Many men were lost in wars, leaving women without support.
These women didn’t want to become nuns, but they still wanted to live together.
They became known as beguines.
In the beguinages, women could own property and leave whenever they wanted.
Unlike nuns, they did not take vows of celibacy.
Beguines could earn money by caring for the sick and by making lace.
Some of their earnings helped the community.
The Vatican sometimes accepted and sometimes persecuted them.
Notable beguines like Marguerite Porete faced serious consequences.
The architecture of the beguinages was designed for comfort and safety.
Residents often had small gardens for peaceful living.
Many beguinages in Belgium are now recognized as World Heritage sites.
A German tourist named Biata Weissbaeker visited with her husband.
She believes places like these are important for women.
Although the last beguine died in 2013, the community spirit remains.
Women still feel safe living in the beguinage.
Now, only women can live in this historical place.
The city maintains the grounds, and women rent their homes.
The beguinages also have public activities to build community.
Recently, residents planted raspberry bushes by the canal.
They also keep beehives for honey.
Brigitte Beernaert says they feel safe living here.
She describes it as a small paradise.
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