Abbot
Saint Benedict of Nursia
Saint Benedict of Nursia founded the Benedictine Order and wrote the Rule that shaped Western monasticism. He established Monte Cassino and the tradition of ora et labora — pray and work.
Patron saint of
Monks, Europe, Poison sufferers
- Feast
- July 11
- Era
- 6th Century
- Place
- Monte Cassino
At a Glance
Saint Benedict of Nursia
- Feast Day
- July 11
- Era
- 6th Century
- Primary Place
- Monte Cassino
- Vocation
- Abbot
- Patronage
- Monks, Europe, Poison sufferers
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Overview
Saint Benedict of Nursia
Saint Benedict of Nursia founded the Benedictine Order and wrote the Rule that shaped Western monasticism. He established Monte Cassino and the tradition of ora et labora — pray and work.
Feast day: July 11
Patronage
Monks, Europe, Poison sufferers
Connected Places
- Monte Cassino, Italy: His monastery and tomb
- Subiaco, Italy: His hermitage
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