Brother Peter Damian Professes His Solemn Vows Brother Peter Damian Spera professed solemn vows on Jan. 1, 2013, the solemn feast of 'Mary the Mother of God', becoming a fully professed monk of this Cistercian/Trappist community at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Read more about Brother Peter Damian Professes His Solemn Vows