Benedict of Nursia was born in 480.
Benedict of Nursia died in 547.
Saint Benedict of Nursia was born about the year 480 AD in Nursia, Italy.
St. Benedict of Nursia was the founder of the Benedictines and wrote the Benedictine rule that spread monasticism throughout Europe.
St. Benedict of Nursia
Surnames were not used at the time of St. Benedict. He is known as Benedict of Nursia.
Saint Benedict of Nursia became a saint because he was the founder of western monasticism. He founded twelve communities for monks at Subiaco, Italy.
Yes, they are the same person. Nursia is sometimes spelled Narsia. However, there are several other lesser known saints named Benedict.
We was from Nursia, or Narsia, in Italy.
Benedict of Nursia was an abbot - the head of a monastery.
St. Benedict of Nursia was an abbot, the head of a monastery.
St. Benedict of Nursia founded the order.