Saint Benedict of Nursia and the Benedictine Rule
Considered the father of Western Monasticism, Saint Benedict of Nursia founded a dozen monasteries and wrote a rule for monastic living. These resources explore his life, his Rule, and the impact he had on monastic orders through the Middle Ages.
Saint Benedict of Nursia
This concise profile offers significant dates, basic facts, a quotation and more, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
This concise profile offers significant dates, basic facts, a quotation and more, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
Saint Benedict of Nursia
This three-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia covers Benedict's life and the Benedictine Rule.
This three-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia covers Benedict's life and the Benedictine Rule.
Benedictines
The Benedictines, or Black Monks, were monks living according to the Rule of St Benedict of Nursia. Another article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
The Benedictines, or Black Monks, were monks living according to the Rule of St Benedict of Nursia. Another article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Saint Benedict of Nursia in Print
Biographies, the Benedictine Rule, and books for younger readers.
Biographies, the Benedictine Rule, and books for younger readers.
Saint Benedict Picture Gallery
The saintly and wise Benedict of Nursia has inspired artwork through the centuries. Here are some frescoes, carvings, and other depictions of the saint from medieval, Renaissance and modern artists.
The saintly and wise Benedict of Nursia has inspired artwork through the centuries. Here are some frescoes, carvings, and other depictions of the saint from medieval, Renaissance and modern artists.
Benedict
Useful collection of data at the Patron Saints Index.
Useful collection of data at the Patron Saints Index.
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Benedict of Nursia
Extensive look at Benedict's life, rule, and impact on western monasticism, by Hugh Edmund Ford.
Extensive look at Benedict's life, rule, and impact on western monasticism, by Hugh Edmund Ford.
Gregory I Dialogos: Second Dialogue
English translation of Gregory the Great's dialog recounting the life of Benedict, online at Paul Halsall's Medieval Sourcebook.
English translation of Gregory the Great's dialog recounting the life of Benedict, online at Paul Halsall's Medieval Sourcebook.
Saint Benedict Abbot, Founder of Western Monasticism - 480-550 A.D.
Extensive bio at the Eternal Television Network.
Extensive bio at the Eternal Television Network.
St. Benedict and His Order: A Brief History
This examination of Benedict's life at the Monastery of Christ in the Desert includes substantive background on monasticism in the west.
This examination of Benedict's life at the Monastery of Christ in the Desert includes substantive background on monasticism in the west.
St. Benedict - an outline of his life
Concise biography at the website for the Abbey of Montecassino, founded by Benedict.
Concise biography at the website for the Abbey of Montecassino, founded by Benedict.
Saint Benedict of Nursia (ca. 480 - ca. 547)
Accessible introduction to Benedict's role in western monasticisim by Abbot Primate Jerome Theisen is highlighted with period illuminations.
Accessible introduction to Benedict's role in western monasticisim by Abbot Primate Jerome Theisen is highlighted with period illuminations.
Catholic Encyclopedia: Rule of St. Benedict
A substantial examination of the text of the rule, an analysis of its contents, and an interpretation of its practical workings, by G. Cyprian Alston.
A substantial examination of the text of the rule, an analysis of its contents, and an interpretation of its practical workings, by G. Cyprian Alston.
The Rule of St. Benedict
English translation of the complete text of the rule, online at the Monastery of Christ in the Desert.
English translation of the complete text of the rule, online at the Monastery of Christ in the Desert.