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Monastic infirmaries were intended to care for sick and elderly monks, much like a mix of modern old peoples' homes and hospitals. One of the brother monks would be appointed as permanent infirmarer; he would be assisted by other monks on a rota basis (often a weekly rotation).
Care was always twofold: care for the body and mind and care for the soul. The body could be treated with herbal remedies, including ointments, salves, rubbing oils and potions. The soul was treated with regular prayer and by following the monastic offices (daily services) as much as possible - the infirmary had its own chapel for this purpose.
Fresh air and sweet music were considered helpful for the sick; an infirmary would often have its own garden or cloister for patients to enjoy the sunshine. Music would be limited to the much more gentle sounds of the harp or the plucked psaltery (see link below).
In the 9th century plan of the St Galen monastery (an "idealised" monastic layout that was never built), the infirmary has its own small church and is placed very close to the Abbot's lodgings - this reflects chapter 36 of the Rule of St Benedict, which states "But let the Abbot exercise the utmost care that the sick are not neglected . . .". He would normally visit the infirmary every day to ensure that everyone was being cared for in every way.
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Why would a monk go to the infirmary?
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Can you write a sentence using the word infirmary?
When the soldier was shot in the arm, he was sent to the infirmary where some busty, blonde nurses with grande sized boobs looked after him.
What is the plural of infirmary?
The plural of infirmary is infirmaries.
When was Kilmarnock Infirmary created?
Kilmarnock Infirmary was created in 1868.
When was Radcliffe Infirmary created?
Radcliffe Infirmary was created in 1770.
When did Radcliffe Infirmary end?
Radcliffe Infirmary ended in 2007.
When was From Here to Infirmary created?
From Here to Infirmary was created in 2000.
When was Liverpool Infirmary created?
Liverpool Infirmary was created in 1743.
When was Arbroath Infirmary created?
Arbroath Infirmary was created in 1845.
When was Western Infirmary created?
Western Infirmary was created in 1874.
Which word means the same as infirmary?
dispensary is a synonym for infirmary.
Where is the infirmary on adventure quest worlds?
The infirmary is not a physical place in aqw. When collecting the chaorrupted knights, all you have to do is click on them to "take them to the infirmary."
