In the 5th century Benedict was a hermit, living alone in the mountains of Italy. A group of monks from a local abbey approach him and asked if he would take over the leadership of their group. He agreed. He wrote his famoud Rule that became the basis of all Western monasticism while at the monastery. However, the monks had become so lax in the performance of their duties that they did not take well to the discipline of Benedict and tried to poison him. He blessed the cup and the poison was rendered impotent. He returned to live in his cave but continued to attract followers. Eventually, he establish a dozen monasteries and his Rule was adopted by a number of orders and used as the basis for their activities. His Rule can be summed up in a simple phrase, "Pray and Work." At one time more than 40,000 monasteries were guided by Benedict's Rule.
Benedict wrote The Rule which is a guide for daily life in monasteries. He also established several monasteries and is considered the Father of Western Monasticism.
Saint Benedict of Nursia was named by his parents when he was born. He did not choose the name himself.
Benedict was a monk and abbot.
Yes, San Benito is Spanish for Saint Benedict.
Saint Benedict of Nursia was about 64 years old when he died. The actual dates of his birth and death are in question.
Saint Benedict is known as the 'Father of Western Monasticism.'
Benedict is the father of western monasticism.
Saint Benedict of Nursia, the father of western monasticism, is his patron saint.
Saint Benedict of Nursia wrote the rules that became the foundation of western monasticism.
Saint Benedict of Nursia.
Saint Benedict of Nursia became a saint because he was the founder of western monasticism. He founded twelve communities for monks at Subiaco, Italy.
He created his Rule which was used as a basis for monasteries. Benedict is considered the Father of Western Monasticism.
Saint Benedict.
Benedict is the father of Western Monasticism because of his Rule he wrote as a guide for the day to day conduct of monasteries.
Sometimes he was a hermit but is best known for being an Abbot. He wrote his Rule which became the basis for western monasticism.
St. Benedict of Nursia
St. Benedict of Nursia is the founder of Western Monasticism. 7th Century AD.