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- In western Europe, some monks and nuns settled far from cities and towns, seeking lives of devotion and self-denial in inhospitable or fortified locations, but other communities flourished in populous places, where they might withdraw from the world in spirit and yet remain nearby to offer instruction and guidance.
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Dec 19, 2018 · The monastic idea spread to Europe in the 5th century CE where such figures as the Italian abbot Saint Benedict of Nursia (c. 480-c. 543 CE) formed rules of monasterial conduct and established the Benedictine Order which would found monasteries across Europe.
- Mark Cartwright
Dec 13, 2018 · The Benedictine order encouraged its members to live as simple a life as possible with simple food, basic accommodation and as few possessions as was practical. There was a set of regulations that monks had to follow and, because they all lived the same way, they became known as 'brothers'.
- Mark Cartwright
In western Europe, some monks and nuns settled far from cities and towns, seeking lives of devotion and self-denial in inhospitable or fortified locations, but other communities flourished in populous places, where they might withdraw from the world in spirit and yet remain nearby to offer instruction and guidance.
Dec 14, 2018 · A medieval monastery was an enclosed and sometimes remote community of monks led by an abbot who shunned worldly goods to live a simple life of prayer and devotion. Christian monasteries first developed...
- Mark Cartwright
Religious orders in the Middle Ages represented a profound commitment to a life of spiritual devotion, contemplation, and service. Monks and nuns, through their vows and daily practices, created vibrant communities that shaped the religious, intellectual, and social landscape of medieval Europe.
Oct 16, 2023 · In the medieval period, medieval monks and nuns played a significant role in society. They were members of religious communities who dedicated their lives to prayer, worship, and service. Let’s take a closer look at their lives, roles, and routines. Introduction to Medieval Monks and Nuns
Oct 16, 2023 · In the medieval times, monks lived in monasteries, away from the bustle of society, leading a life of prayer, contemplation, and labor. The monks followed a strict routine and rules, which varied based on the specific monastic order they were part of.
