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Why did the Roman monks attempt to kill Saint Benedict by poisoning his food and drink?
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Because they considered his rules for monastic life to be too strict.
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Why is Saint Benedict a patron saint of kidney disease?
His dedication to God was so respected that the monks of a neighboring monastery asked him to be their abbot. Unfortunately, Saint Benedict's discipline was so harsh that the monks sought to remove him by poisoning his kidneys with tainted drink and bread. The attempt failed and he escaped back to his mountain refuge.
Who is the mother of St. Benedict?
The only thing we know about Saint Benedict is that he was the son of a Roman noble of Nursia.
Who were the parents of Saint Benedict of Nursia?
Saint Benedict of Nursia is a Christian saint who is considered patron saint of students and Europe by Catholic and Anglican church. He was born in 480 AD in Norsia. His father was a Roman noble.
Who founded a community of monks that became the model of Roman Catholic monasticism?
Saint Benedict.
Who is the patron saint of poison?
The patron saints against poisoning are: Amabilis of Auvergne Benedict of Nursia John the Apostle Phocus the Gardener Pirmin
Why is Saint Benedict the patron saint of witchcraft?
Saint Benedict of Nursia is the patron saint against witchcraft not the patron saint of witchcraft.
Where does Saint Benedict live?
Saint Benedict of Nursia currently resides in heaven.
When was Saint Benedict Press created?
Saint Benedict Press was created in 2006.
When was Saint Benedict at Auburndale created?
Saint Benedict at Auburndale was created in 1966.
What is Saint Benedict is known as?
Saint Benedict is known as the 'Father of Western Monasticism.'
When is the feast day of Saint Benedict I?
Pope Benedict I is not a saint and has no feast day.
Who is Pope Benedict's patron saint?
Saint Benedict of Nursia, the father of western monasticism, is his patron saint.
