Saint Benedict (Noun)
Meaning
Italian monk who founded the Benedictine order about 540 (480-547).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The rule of Saint Benedict was a written guide for the monastic life that emphasized the importance of prayer, work, and study.
- As the founder of the Benedictine Order, Saint Benedict is often considered the father of Western monasticism.
- According to tradition, Saint Benedict lived as a hermit for three years in a cave near Subiaco, Italy, before founding Monte Cassino Abbey.
- The writings of Saint Benedict offer insight into the spiritual life and the ideals of monasticism during the 6th century.
- Pope Gregory I's Dialogues contain one of the most well-known accounts of the life of Saint Benedict.