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Benedict of Nursia

Born

in Nursia, kingdom of Italy

February 29, 0480

Died

March 17, 0547

Genre

Religion, Catholicism, Monasticism

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Italian monk Saint Benedict of Nursia, considered the patriarch of western monasticism, founded the Benedictine order circa 529.

The Catholics and the Anglican Church honor this Christian patron of Europe and students.

With 12 communities at Subiaco, forty miles to the east of Rome, he moved to Monte Cassino in the southern mountains. The mere confederation of autonomous congregations, not commonly understood, originated later.

His main achievement, his "Rule of Saint Benedict," contains precepts. The writings of John Cassian heavily influences this book, which shows strong affinity with the Rule of the Master. This unique spirit of balance, moderation, and reasonableness (ἐπιείκεια, epieikeia) persuaded most religious communities, founded th ...more

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	The Rule of Saint Benedict by Benedict of Nursia, Timothy Fry (Editor) 3.99 avg rating — 8,204 ratings — published 530 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Saint Benedict's Prayer Book for Beginners 4.26 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 1994 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Benedict Option Companion by Benedict of Nursia, Hermenegild (Editor), Boniface Verheyen (Translator) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 6 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Holy Rule of St. Benedict (1865) 3.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Rule of St. Benedict: Modern, Updated Translation by Benedict of Nursia, Old Book New (translator) 3.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The 72 Instruments of Good Works by Saint Benedict it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Tools for Living Well: Ancient Wisdom from Saint Benedict of Nursia by Benedict of Nursia, Cameron M. Thompson (Translator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Original Benedict Option Guidebook: Benedict of Nursia's Own Rules for Living Christian Community in a Post-Christian Society by Benedict of Nursia, Cameron M. Thompson really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Monastic Breviary Matins: According to the Holy Rule of St. Benedict it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Quotes by Benedict of Nursia (?)

“Idleness is the enemy of the soul; and therefore the brethren ought to be employed in manual labor at certain times, at others, in devout reading.”
― Benedict of Nursia, The Rule of Saint Benedict

tags: idleness, reading, work

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“The first degree of humility is prompt obedience.”
― Saint Benedict of Nursia, The Rule of Saint Benedict

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“And let them first pray together, that so they may associate in peace.”
― St. Benedict of Nursia, The Rule of Saint Benedict

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