St. Benedict of Nursia founded the order that became known as the Benedictines.
St. Benedict founded the Benedictine Order in Italy, the monastery that he ruled as Abbot when he died was Monte Cassino, which is still there fourteen centuries later.
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.
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.
Saint Benedict is buried in the Abbey of Monte Cassino in Italy. The abbey is located on a hilltop near the town of Cassino, about 130 kilometers southeast of Rome. Saint Benedict is the founder of the Benedictine Order and his tomb is considered a place of pilgrimage for Catholics.
The Benedictine Monks lived in Italy
John Gualberto was an 11th century Benedictine monk who founded a number of monasteries in Italy.
Walter Nardini has written: 'Cassino' -- subject(s): Cassino, Battle of, Cassino, Italy, 1944
Florence, Italy
MAHN tay Kah SEE noh. Accent on the first syllable of Monte and the second syllable of Cassino.
Thomas was born in the family castle in Lombardy near Naples, Italy, and educated by Benedictine monks at Monte Cassino, and at the University of Naples. He rarely spoke and had a rather large, imposing body. This prompted his classmates to give him the nickname of The Dumb Ox.
Thomas was born in the family castle in Lombardy near Naples, Italy, and educated by Benedictine monks at Monte Cassino, and at the University of Naples. He rarely spoke and had a rather large, imposing body. This prompted his classmates to give him the nickname of The Dumb Ox.
Gucci is not French, but Italian. It was founded by Guccio Gucci in Florence, Italy. There are some Gucci stores in France, as well as around the world, but Gucci was created by an Italian designer and first originated in Italy.