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St Benedict is the father of western monastecism because he initiated monastic life, led an exemplary life of monastecism in the west. He ordered and well-formulated this kind of living that attracted more people to follow suit.
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Benedict founded the model for what part of the Catholic Church?
Roman Catholic AnswerSt. Benedict wrote his rule in the first half of the sixth century, for his own monastery. The Rule of St. Benedictbecame the standard for all monasteries in the West. St. Benedict has been know as the founder of Western Monasticism.
Why is Pope Benedict XVI a hero?
Pope Benedict gives up the power of being a to save the Catholic church to continue the goodwill of the Catholic churc. Pope Benedict is not St Peter, he is a servant of Jesus Christ. The Pope needs to make sure that goodwill of the Catholic church must continue by passing on the torch to the next one
When was Church of St. Benedict the Moor - Pittsburgh - created?
Church of St. Benedict the Moor - Pittsburgh - was created in 1894.
When was St Benedict's Roman Catholic Upper School created?
St Benedict's Roman Catholic Upper School was created in 1967.
Does the church celebrate St. Benedict?
Yes, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Benedict on July 11 each year/
What is St Benedict's Roman Catholic Upper School's motto?
The motto of St Benedict's Roman Catholic Upper School is 'Ora et Labora'.
Who established the basic pattern of monasticism that would be used by the Catholic Church?
St. Benedict of Nursia is called the Father of Western Monasticism.
Where are the Catholic churches in Saint Augustine Florida?
There are several Catholic Churches in St Augustine. * Cathedral-Basilica of St Augustine, on Treasury Street * St Benedict the Moor Church, on MLK Avenue * Corpus Christi Catholic Church, on Datil Pepper Road * Misión de Nombre de Dios and the Prince of Peace Votive Church, on San Macro Avenue
Where is St Patrick's Catholic Church?
There are many of them around the world. Most important are the ones in Ireland, like St. Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh, the seat of the Catholic Church in Ireland.
What is the name of the important Catholic church in Vatican City?
St. Peter's Basilica.
What Church does Pope Benedict XVI go to?
Roman Catholic AnswerHis Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, is the Vicar of Christ for the Catholic Church. As such, he is the Bishop of Rome, and goes to whatever Church where he is needed. He usually celebrates daily Mass in his private chapel, with the staff. His Cathedral Church is St. John Lateran.
Is Pope Benedict head of the Catholic Church?
Pope Benedict is head of the Catholic Church. However he is also head of all of the other Rites/Churches which are in Union with Rome (The Uniates). So he is head of the following "Churches": Armenian Catholic Church Byzantine Catholic Church Chaldean Catholic Church (East Syrian) Coptic Catholic Church Ethiopian Catholic Church Maronite Church Melkite Catholic Church Roman Catholic Church Romanian Catholic Church Russian Catholic Church Ruthenian Catholic Church Syro-Malabar Catholic Church Ukrania Catholic Church West Syrian Catholic Church Each of these have different "Rites" or ceremonies which are carried out. And they are all under their own separate patriarch(s). The pope is both head and patriarch of the Roman Catholic Church or the Western Rite. For a list of "Who's Who" and who isn't in union with Rome etc read this: http://www.archdiocesesantafe.org/Offices/Ecumenical/ChurchList.pdf
