abstract:Sixtus was a Roman name, a corruption of the Greek name "," meaning "polished," and originally Latinized "Xystus." It is not to be confused with the common Roman name "Sextus," meaning "sixth," though not necessarily denoting a sixth child.
The abbeyofSaintSixtus of Westvleterenin westernBelgium is home to some30CistercianandTrappist1 monks who lead a life of seclusion, prayer, manuallabor—and beer-brewing.
Recent reports that Abbey Saint Sixtus, the Trappist monastery at Westvleteren in Belgium, might boost production of its much-cherished beer and sell it through supermarket channels led to the consumption of considerable bandwidth on beer discussion boards.