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Medieval monks were regulated by the Regula Benedicti, the Rule of St Benedict, which was written in Italy during the 6th century AD; it was adopted throughout Western Europe for all monks and nuns living in monasteries and convents.
The Regula consists of 73 chapters covering almost every detail of daily life, from food and drink to clothing, sleeping arrangements, punishments, electing an Abbot, the reception of guests, the way monks should behave, think and conduct themselves as well as the structure of the many daily services in the church and many other topics.
These rules are far too lengthy and detailed to list them all here, but the link below takes you to a translation of the original Latin version of the Regula.
St Benedict never considered his regulations to be complete, but simply a basis upon which to develop other rules.
Furthermore, each Order of monks interpreted the rules in their own way. For example, the Regula does not mention anything about beards; the Benedictines took this to mean that beards were not forbidden and permitted them to be worn, while the Cistercians took the view that if something was not specifically mentioned it was not allowed - so no Cistercians wore beards. There are many other examples of this kind of thing.
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What rules did the monks follow in the middle ages?
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What vows did monks take during the middle ages?
Monks took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. There is a link below to the section on early Christianity of an article on Christian monasticism.
What role did monasteries play in strengthening Christianity?
Monasteries were places where monks studied christian works and they preserved and promoted the ideas and beliefs of christianity.
How many monks were killed when the vikings invaded lindisfarne?
During the Viking invasion of Lindisfarne in 793 AD, it is estimated that around 60 monks were killed. The raid, which targeted the Lindisfarne Priory, marked one of the first recorded Viking attacks on a Christian monastery in England. The event shocked the Christian world and is often cited as the beginning of the Viking Age.
Why are Christian monks only allowed to have few things?
Christian monks are often allowed only a few possessions to cultivate a spirit of humility, detachment, and simplicity. This lifestyle reflects their commitment to spiritual growth and devotion to God, emphasizing the belief that material goods can distract from one's spiritual journey. By living with minimal possessions, monks seek to foster community, share resources, and focus on prayer and service. This practice aligns with the monastic vow of poverty, which encourages reliance on divine providence.
The person who provided rules for how Eastern Christian monks should live was?
Basil
Why did monks follow strict rules?
Monks followed strict rules because the rules were intended to help them live as good Christians.
Why do you think the basilian and benedictine rules were put in place for monks?
I think Basilian and Benedictine rules were put in place for monks to follow the rules
Are Monks the same as Buddhists?
Not necessarily. Many religions have monks. Monks are people who withdraw from ordinary life to pursue their religious beliefs on a daily basis. So you can have Christian monks, Buddhist monks, Hindu monks, etc. Islam does not have a similar tradition though.
Do Buddhism monks have a lot of rules?
Yes. There are 220 basic rules in the Patimokkha. There are another eight hundred or so lesser rules in the Vinaya.Having said that, many monks do not follow all of the rules.
Can monks and nuns marry?
Sure, but they have to leave their positions.
Why did Christian monks shave their heads?
Christian monks shave their heads as a symbol of humility, renunciation of worldly vanity, and dedication to a life of prayer and service to God.
What types of monks are there?
Some types of monks include Benedictine monks, Franciscan monks, and Trappist monks. Each type of monk belongs to a different religious order with its own set of customs, practices, and rules.
What rules did the monks follow in the middle ages?
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Does christian monks and nuns follow obedience?
Yes
What is Christian monks clothing called?
They are called a cassock.
Do monks wear white?
well,Buddhists wear saffron,but they're monks. Christian monks normally wear earthly colors. e.g:dark green,brown
