Benedict of Nursia

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Benedict of Nursia born?Circa 480 AD
2. Where was Benedict of Nursia born?Nursia, Umbria, Italy
3. When did Benedict of Nursia die?Circa 547 AD at Monte Cassino
4. Who was Benedict of Nursia?Benedict of Nursia was a monk born around 480 AD who wrote a set of rules for monks to live together peacefully.
5. What is the Rule of Saint Benedict?It is a practical handbook that teaches monks how to pray, work, and live in community with ideas like stability, obedience, humility, and moderation.

Asceticism: Severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
Divine Office: The official sequence of prayers and psalms recited daily by monks and clergy.
Patron Saint: A saint who is believed to protect a particular person, place, or activity.