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Who was the Monk who established a set of rules for monastic life?
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Monasticism began after the persecution of Christianity was drawing to a close. When Christianity was legalized and Martyrdom was no longer possible, some Christians went into the Desert of Egypt and Palestine to live a solitary life of prayer and asceticism. (Among the first were St. Paul of Thebes, St. Anthony the Great, Macarius, and others).
Soon groups of these solitary monks began to join together in communities. St. Pachomius was one of the first to write a rule to govern a monastery of monks living a common life together (called a cenobium).
Later St. Basil the Great also wrote a Rule for Monks which is still used in many of the Eastern Orthodox Churches.
In Western Europe, Monastic life spread under the Rules written by St. Columban (from Ireland) and St. Benedict (from Italy). Nowadays, the Rule of St. Benedict is almost the only Monastic Rule used in Western (Roman) Monasteries.
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Monk who established a strict set of rules for monastic life?
Saint Benedict
What was the or is a monastic movement?
Monastic refers to life as a monk or nun. Monasticism can be found in all world religions. Monastic movement is likely to be a monastry.
What was the Monk's attitude toward the rules of his order?
The Monk in Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" does not follow the strict rules of his order. He is described as being extravagant, enjoying hunting and luxurious living rather than adhering to a life of poverty and humility as expected by his monastic order.
Who was the most influencial monk in Catholic history?
That would probably be St. Benedict of Nursia who wrote the rules for monastic life. He is considered the founder of western monasticism.
Was Pope Gregory the Great a monk?
Yes and he was the first pope chosen from the monastic life.
Who established the rules for convents?
The rules for convents were established by Saint Benedict of Nursia, who created the Rule of Saint Benedict in the 6th century. This rule outlined the principles and guidelines for monastic life in Christian communities.
How would it be easier for a Buddhist monk to achieve nirvana?
According to Buddhism, the life of monks was designed to make it easier for them to attain nibbana/nirvana. A monk can devote his life to practicing the teachings in a more thorough way than a householder. There are fewer temptations. There are more opportunities for solitude. The monastic rules (Vinaya) are designed to weaken his attachments to sensory pleasures.
What did St. Benedict establish?
St. Benedict established the Benedictine Order, a monastic community with a set of rules known as the Rule of St. Benedict. This rule emphasized prayer, work, and community living, and it became one of the most influential guides for monastic life in Western Christianity.
Which is a book written by an early christian monk to describe the daily schedule of work and prayer for monastic life?
"The Rule of Saint Benedict" is a book written by an early Christian monk that outlines the daily schedule of work and prayer for monastic life. This rule was created by Saint Benedict of Nursia in the 6th century and is still followed by Benedictine monks and nuns today.
Why did the Roman monks attempt to kill Saint Benedict by poisoning his food and drink?
Because they considered his rules for monastic life to be too strict.
What has the author Gerald Roscoe written?
Gerald Roscoe has written: 'The monastic life' -- subject(s): Theravada Buddhism, Monastic and religious life (Buddhism)
What are Saint Benedict's rules for monastic life called?
It is called Regula Sancti Benedicti - the rule of Saint Benedict or, simply, Regula - the rule. To read the Rule, click on this link.
