St Benedict of Nursia was born in Umbria, Italy around AD 480. He became the father of Western Monasticism and founder of the Benedictine Order, who motto is ora et labora–prayer and work. He was sought out by thousands throughout his life for his holiness and wisdom.
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Who Was Saint Benedict of Nursia?
St Benedict of Nursia was born in Umbria, Italy around AD 480. He became the father of Western Monasticism and founder of the Benedictine Order, who motto is ora et labora–prayer and work.
He was sought out by thousands throughout his life for his holiness and wisdom.
He composed the Rule which the Benedictine monks followed. His Order preserved the civilizational knowledge as the Roman Empire crumbled before the barbarian tribes.
He is the patron saint against poison and witchcraft, and of Agricultural workers, Cavers, Civil engineers, Coppersmiths, Dying people, Europe, Farmers, Fever, Gall stones, the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, Inflammatory diseases, Italian architects, Kidney disease, Monks, students, Servants who have broken their master’s belongings, Speleologists, Spelunkers, and Temptations