Not only monks - men wore knives at their belts in civilian life for the same reasons. A monk's knife was used at table for cutting up food, it was used when working as a handy utility tool for a wide range of tasks and in the scriptorium it was used for cutting quills to the correct length (about 8 inches) to make pens. A smaller, more delicate "pen knife" was used to shape the end of the quill and special curved knives were used to prepare parchment or vellum.
Knives had been worn for all of these reasons for hundreds of years before the first Order of monks was established, so carrying a handy and useful knife was simply a tradition that continued. Boy Scouts around the world carried knives until fairly recent times for exactly the same kinds of tasks.
Before the 14th century only the host and favoured guests at a meal would expect to find a knife set before them on the table; everyone else used their own.
The rule of Saint Benedict states that monks should sleep fully dressed except for their knives, in case they might be accidentally injured in their sleep - a sensible precaution.
Very few illustrations of the 12th century (as an example) show knives being carried by monks or civilians. That they really did so is clear from archaeological and documentary evidence; artists simply did not consider these knives worth including in their pictures.
It was in the Rule that they have a habit, and a knife. The Rule was written back in the sixth century, so the knife was used for all kinds of things, like eating, working, etc. Although St. Benedict wisely points out that they are to remove the knives from their habits before getting into bed.
well,Buddhists wear saffron,but they're monks. Christian monks normally wear earthly colors. e.g:dark green,brown
Monks mainly wore robes. They are called Habits.
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Monks often wore simple sandals or slippers made from leather or cloth. These shoes were typically practical and durable to support the daily activities and lifestyle of the monks.
Most Buddhists wear the normal clothes of their country, so in Japan most Buddhists wear suits, or jeans, t-shirts. Buddhist monks often wear simple clothes: In Sri Lanka monks wear orange. In Japan monks usually wear black kimono.
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Franciscan monks typically wear brown robes, which symbolize humility and simplicity in their way of life.
Yes, monks from different traditions and regions may wear robes of different colors. For example, Theravada Buddhist monks typically wear saffron-colored robes, while Tibetan Buddhist monks may wear burgundy or maroon robes. The specific color and style of robes can signify the tradition and level of ordination of the monk.