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.
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CARTHUSIAN CISTERCIAN TRAPPIST SOME BENEDICTINE CONGEGATIONS
Cistercian Preparatory School was created in 1962.
Different orders wear different colors, Benedictine nuns wear black, Cistercian nuns were white, and there are others. Regardless of the color, the entire "outfit", if you will, is called a habit, you can see more of an explanation at the link below:
A blend of Benedictine and Brandy made by the benedictine company.
Benedictine monks were called black monks because of the color of their traditional black robes or habits. The term "black monks" was used to distinguish them from the Cistercian monks, who wore white robes and were known as the "white monks."
The Benedictine Monks lived in Italy
Benedictine Confederation was created in 1893.
Benedictine Academy was created in 1915.
Benedictine College was created in 1971.
Benedictine University was created in 1887.
Benedictine College is located in the state of Kansas.
Andrew Gordon - Benedictine - died in 1751.