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The primary way in which St. Benedict is remembered is in the monastic order he founded, the Order of St. Benedict, which is the largest group of monastics in the Church. In addition, the Cistercians, the Carthusians, the Camodelese, and others were all founded from the Benedictine Order. You can read more about the Order of St. Benedict by clicking on it's name.
Most of the Abbeys in each of these Orders also has a large group of Oblates attached to them. Benedictine Oblates are lay people who live in the world, by make promises of stability, conversatio morum, and obedience, and attempt to live the Benedictine spirit while living in the world.
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Is a saint's death celebrated?
Their death is not celebrated, their entrance into Heaven is celebrated.
How long did Saint Benedict live?
Saint Benedict of Nursia was about 64 years old when he died. The actual dates of his birth and death are in question.
Is there a saint bennett?
There is no widely recognized saint specifically named "Saint Bennett" in the canon of saints. However, there is Saint Benedict of Nursia, often referred to simply as Benedict, who is the patron saint of monasticism and is known for founding the Benedictine order and writing the Rule of Saint Benedict. His feast day is celebrated on July 11. Some may colloquially refer to him as "Saint Bennett," but the correct name is Saint Benedict.
What year did Saint Benedict create the Benedictine rule?
.Catholic AnswerSt. Benedict wrote his rule many years before his death in 547 A.D.
Why is Saint Benedict the patron saint of witchcraft?
Saint Benedict of Nursia is the patron saint against witchcraft not the patron saint of witchcraft.
What is Saint Benedict is known as?
Saint Benedict is known as the 'Father of Western Monasticism.'
When is the feast day of Saint Benedict I?
Pope Benedict I is not a saint and has no feast day.
Where does Saint Benedict live?
Saint Benedict of Nursia currently resides in heaven.
When was Saint Benedict Press created?
Saint Benedict Press was created in 2006.
When was Saint Benedict at Auburndale created?
Saint Benedict at Auburndale was created in 1966.
Who is Pope Benedict's patron saint?
Saint Benedict of Nursia, the father of western monasticism, is his patron saint.
Who was Saint Benedict's brother?
Saint Benedict of Nursia had a twin sister, Saint Scholastica, but there is no record of any brother.
