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How were the benedictines and cistercians different?
Catholic Answer In the eleventh century, St. Robert of Molesme, who was a Benedictine monk founded a new monastic order based on the Rule of St. Benedict. The purpose was to live the Benedictine life upon more strict and austere lines. By the end of the twelfth century, the new Benedictine Order had 530 Cistercian abbeys and another 150 in the next century. The Cistercians wear an old white version of the typical Black Benedictine Habit. The Cistercians, in turn, were reformed in the 17th century, they are styled Cistercians of the Strict Observance or Trappists, who follow the Rule even more closely. They wear a white robe with a black scapular.
What is the difference between white and black monks?
white monks are cistercians and black monks are benedictine monks. the cistercians wanted to do more labor work and go back to the original way of monestary so they separated themselves from the benedictines
What did the Carthusians wear?
They were/are known as White Monks, because of their white cowls (usually only worn as choir dress). Their regular habit consists of a white tunic, over which a black hooded scapular is worn. The whole is girded together by a leather belt. (Some Cistercians of the Common Observance [OCist] wear, instead of the leather belt, a black cincture, BUT Cistercians of the Strict Observance [OCSO] never do, they only wear leather belts).
Why were the cistercians founded?
The Cistercians were founded because they saw other Benedictine Monastaries as becoming too lax, and in some cases Modernist. From the website of the Cistercians of the Strict Observance: "In 1098 a small group of monks from the French Abbey of Molesme, seeking to live a life in stricter conformity to the Rule of St. Benedict, founded a monastery which they simply called Novum Monasterium (New Monastery)" From the Catholic Encyclopedia article on Cistercians: "St. Robert, son of the noble Thierry and Ermengarde of Champagne, was Abbot of Molesme, a monastery dependent on Cluny. Appalled by the laxity into which the Order of Cluny had fallen, he endeavored to effect reforms in the monasteries of Saint-Pierre-de-la-Celle, Saint-Michel of Tonnerre, and finally in that of Molesme. His attempts at reform in these monasteries were met with very little success, he, with six of his religious, among whom were Alberic and Stephen, had recourse to Hugh, Legate of the Holy See, and Archbishop of Lyons. Authorized by Archbishop Hugh to institute a reform, Robert and his companions returned to Molesme and there chose from among the religious those whom they considered most fitted to participate in their undertaking."
What is the definition of trappist?
Trappist refers to a member of a Roman Catholic religious order, officially known as the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, which follows a strict monastic life centered around prayer, work, and contemplation. Additionally, Trappist is also commonly used to describe beer produced by Trappist monasteries, which are known for their quality and traditional brewing methods.
What vows did monks and nuns take?
to be obedient, pure, and to be chastity Different "orders" will and can have different vows. Most common will be an additional vow of poverty. Some orders will spend all of their time in prayer and contemplation.
What were monks who traveled and taught?
As far as Catholic monks are concerned, according to the Rule of most monasteries they are not to travel at all. However, Benedictine monks often travel for school, to visit family, to minister at outlying parishes, etc. A Cistercian of the Strict Observance would probably only travel to go to the hospital.
What was the book of rules to be used for governing monasteries called?
Most monasteries in the Western branch of the Church are based on The Rule of St. Benedict. There are several major branches of Benedictines, Cistercians, and Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappists), plus Camoldese, etc. who all follow The Rule of St. Benedict. In addition to The Rule, each congregation has specific Constitutions and Directories. You may see the Constitutions and Directory for the American-Cassinese Congregation of Benedictines at the link below. Eastern rite monks usually follow The Rule of the Master which is much longer than The Rule of St. Benedict.
Who lived in strict isolation?
monks
Why did monks follow strict rules?
Monks followed strict rules because the rules were intended to help them live as good Christians.
When did the cistercian order come to an end?
It has not come to an end and there are still Cistercian monks today. In England all the monasteries occupied by Benedictines, Cistercians, Cluniacs, Carthusians and others were closed in the period 1538 to 1540 and all monks were either pensioned off or found alternative employment. Naturally, the Order continued to flourish in the rest of Europe. In more recent times the Cistercians (and other Orders of monks and nuns) have returned to the UK to establish themselves again; a thriving community of Cistercians currently exists at Caldey Abbey in Wales, following a regime based closely on that followed by their medieval colleagues. See link below for details of the Caldey Abbey Cistercians:
Who lived orderly lives in strict isolation.?
monks
