Yes, St. Benedict was also known as Benedict of Nursia or Narsia. Twin brother of St. Scholastica.
St. Benedict of Narsia was born about the year 480 at Narsia, Umbria, Italy.
We was from Nursia, or Narsia, in Italy.
We do not know the precise day. However, he was born about the year 480, Narsia, Umbria, Italy
There is only a St. Benedict. The word "Benedictine" is an adjective or noun that describes the order of monks or nuns based on the Rule of St. Benedict.
St. Benedict is celebrated world-wide by people who have a special devotion to him, including in Brazil.
Surnames were not used at the time of St. Benedict. He is known as Benedict of Nursia.
st Benedict was born in Italy and he was a monk
No, St. Benedict was never married.
St. Scholastica is the twin sister of St. Benedict.
The patron saints of people in religious orders are St. Benedict and St. Teresa of Avila.
St. Benedict of Nursia was an abbot - the head of a monastery.
St Benedict's School was created in 1902.