He founded an abbey at Monte Cassino and is known as the "father of monasticism."
Benedict of Nursia was born in 480.
Benedict of Nursia died in 547.
Surnames were not used at the time of St. Benedict. He is known as Benedict of Nursia.
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.
Catholic AnswerIf you are talking about St. Benedict of Nursia, there is very little know about him other than his Rule (The Rule of St. Benedict), and what Pope St. Gregory the Great describes about him in his Dialogues. But there is no indication that he changed his name when he became a hermit, so it is safe to assume that his name was Benedict, and his sister's name was Scholastica.
St. Benedict of Nursia was an abbot, the head of a monastery.
Benedict of Nursia was an abbot - the head of a monastery.
St. Benedict of Nursia was an abbot - the head of a monastery.
Yes, they are the same person. Nursia is sometimes spelled Narsia. However, there are several other lesser known saints named Benedict.
St. Benedict of Nursia was an abbot - the head of a monastery.
Saint Benedict of Nursia currently resides in heaven.