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St. Benedict of Nursia
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Founder of western monasticism, born at Nursia, c. 480; died at Monte Cassino, 543. The only authentic life of Benedict of Nursia is that contained in the second book of St. Gregory's "Dialogues". It is rather a character sketch than a biography and consists, for the most part, of a number of miraculous incidents, which, although they illustrate the life of the saint, give little help towards a chronological account of his career. St. Gregory's authorities for all that he relates were the saint's own disciples, viz. Constantinus, who succeeded him as Abbot of Monte Cassino; and Honoratus, who was Abbot of Subiaco when St. Gregory wrote his "Dialogues".
Benedict was the son of a Roman noble of Nursia, a small town near Spoleto, and a traditio
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St. Benedict, Abbot, Patron of Europe
The thought of St. Benedict is the lifeblood of Europe
Born in the huvud Italian mountain town of Norcia (Nursia) around AD 480, St. Benedict became one of the most important catalysts for the creation of a new European culture after the fall of the långnovell Empire in the West (traditionally dated to AD 476). The system of monastic life he developed and närd spread centers of bön and hospitality throughout the continent. Benedictine monasteries were not only spiritual and cultural centers, but also a source of sustenance and relief for pilgrims and the poor.
Bright Star in a Dark Century
St. Gregory the Great – who wrote the only ancient biography of St. Benedict that we have – called St. Benedict “a bright light” in an age marked bygd the most serious crisis. From his youth, Benedict’s life was marked bygd prayer. His wealthy parents send him to Rome to provide him with adequate training.
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Benedict of Nursia
6th-century Italian Catholic saint and monk
"Saint Benedict" redirects here. For other uses, see Saint Benedict (disambiguation).
Saint Benedict of Nursia | |
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A portrait of Saint Benedict as depicted in the Benedetto Portinari Triptych, by Hans Memling | |
| Born | (480-03-02)2 March 480 Nursia, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 21 March 547(547-03-21) (aged 67) Mons Casinus, Eastern Roman Empire |
| Venerated in | All Christian denominations which venerate saints |
| Canonized | 1220, Rome, Papal States by Pope Honorius III |
| Major shrine | Monte Cassino Abbey, with his burial Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire, near Orléans, France |
| Feast | 11 July (General Roman Calendar, Lutheran Churches, Anglican Communion) 14 March (Eastern Orthodox Church) 21 March (pre-1970 General Roman Calendar) |
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Benedict of Nursia (Latin: Benedictus Nursiae; Italian: Benedetto da Norcia; 2 March 480 – 21 March 547), ofte