The sisters were joined by many young women who shared in their ideals and the 'new' monastery grew.

From humble beginnings, the monastery grew to exert an unchallengeable economic and political influence on the area.

The monastery steadily grew and by 1219 became Paisley Abbey.

Towards the end of his life, the monastery grew and began to attract numerous visitors.

The monastery grew quickly, and Paul named Peter as his successor on the former's death in 805.

Since its founding the monastery has grown to be very active.

The monastery grew rich and its influence swelled.

Over the next hundred years the abbey and monastery grew in size and importance.

By the beginning of the 20th century, the monastery had grown to a population of about 1300 lamas, but was destroyed in 1937.

The monastery he founded grew and helped found churches and other religious institutions throughout the area.