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An almoner in a monastery was responsible for distributing alms, or charitable donations, to the poor and needy, reflecting the monastic commitment to service and charity. This role often involved managing the monastery's resources and ensuring that assistance was given to those in need, both within the community and in the surrounding area. The almoner also oversaw the care of the sick and the hospitality extended to travelers and pilgrims. Overall, the position emphasized the monastic values of compassion and generosity.
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What is an almoner?
An almoner is a person who distributes alms, especially the doles of religious houses.
When did Lord Almoner's Professorship of Arabic end?
Lord Almoner's Professorship of Arabic ended in 1933.
When was Lord Almoner's Professorship of Arabic created?
Lord Almoner's Professorship of Arabic was created in 1724.
Who created the monastry?
Saint Benedict
What are the people that live in monastry called?
Monks.
The holy island is holy because?
Because the island has a monastry on it. The Island would have been blessed probably to have the monastry built on it.
A castle was often part of a?
It was part of a church or a monastry....
A medieval monastry that you can do a report on?
Tintern Abbey is interesting.
What was a monk in charge of helping the poor called?
A monk in charge of helping the poor is commonly known as a "almoner" or "almoner monk." They were responsible for distributing alms, or charitable donations, to those in need.
Why did Henry VIII dissolve Roche Monastry?
why did Henry vlll disolve the monastries
What are Bulgaria's landmarks?
Statue of Sofia, Sofia University, Parliament building at Sofia, Rila monastry, Vachkovo monastry, National Cultural Palace in Sofia, Place Vrania, Palace and Botanical garden at Balchik, National Sports Palace at Varna
What is a man who lives in monasteries?
Usually a monk. The monk in charge of the monastry is known as Father Superior.
