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Who is the Italian monk who founded the Benedictine Order at Monte Cassino Italy in 529?

St. Benedict of Nursia founded the order that became known as the Benedictines.


Was Saint Benedict a monk?

Yes, Saint Benedict was a monk. He is known for establishing the Benedictine Order and writing the Rule of Saint Benedict, which became a guide for monastic living in the Western Christian tradition.


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The Benedictines founded by St. Benedict of Nursia


Are the benedictines among the mendicant orders?

No. The mendicants are sustained by the community where the benedictines are self sustaining


What has the author Athanasius Allanson written?

Athanasius Allanson has written: 'Biography of the English Benedictines' -- subject(s): Benedictines, Biography


What has the author Emmanuella Moretti written?

Emmanuella Moretti has written: 'L' oblato benedettino' -- subject(s): Benedictines, Benedictines. Oblates


What has the author Bruno Hicks written?

Bruno Hicks has written: 'The Benedictines' -- subject(s): Benedictines, History, Monasticism and religious orders


What religious order was not founded in the 19th century?

The Franciscans, Dominicans, and Benedictines are examples of religious orders that were not founded in the 19th century. These orders have long histories, with roots going back to the Middle Ages and even earlier in some cases.


Where did benedictines live?

Benedict himself founded a monastery at Monte Cassino in Italy. The Benedictine order encouraged its members to live as simple a life as possible with simple food, basic accommodation and as few possessions as was practical.


Founded universities of the Catholic Church?

The Catholic Church is massive, it spreads over the globe and back through history to the time of Christ. It is His Mystical Body. The Church, as such, does not found universities. Most universities have been founded by Religious Orders (like the Benedictines or Jesuits), some of been founded by dioceses (perhaps the University of Paris) or groups of dioceses along with Religious (Mount Saint Mary in Maryland).


What has the author Paulus Volk written?

Paulus Volk has written: 'Die generalkapitel der Bursfelder Benediktiner-knogregation' -- subject(s): Benedictines, Benedictines. Bursfelder Kongregation, Bursfelde, Ger. (Benedictine abbey)


Does Pope Benedict XVI mean olive?

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