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Who was St. Anthony of Egypt?
A monastic antecedent to St. Benedict - began to practice an ascetic life at the age of 20 (abstinence from worldly pleasures)
What did he do during his lifetime?
He withdrew from absolute solitude to a mountain by the Nile called Pispir
What happened after his retreat?
St. Anthony instructed and organized the monastic life of the hermits who imitated him and who had established themselves nearby - moved to a mountain in the Easter Desert, between the Nile and the Red Sea, where a monastery still stands
What did The life of Anthony by Saint Athanasius of Alexandria do?
it helped to spread the concept of monasticism
What is a result of the fall of the Roman Empire?
the world is in chaos and disorder
What does Benedict do?
he decides to create "society anew" and is determined to establish a Christian world order (monasticism - means solitary)
founder of the Order of Saint Benedict (Benedictine monks)
What is the Scriptural foundation of the order of saint benedict?
The story of the RIch young man
Where does St. Benedict come from?
he comes from a wealthy, Christian, aristocratic family and is educated in Rome
He becomes a hermit
He withdraws from the world because of its corruption and decadence as the Roman Empire Declines
How does Benedict set up monasteries?
Other men join him in his life of solitude and they form a "company of virtuous men"
he sets up 12 monasteries of 12 monks each (in honor of 12 apostles of Jesus)
what are monasteries?
places where monks pray, live, and work
What Monastery does Benedict move to?
The monastery of Monte Cassino south of Rome
What is Benedict's goal?
"the perfect following of Christ" - order is essential to Benedict's way of life, because of the chaotic era in which he lives
What comprises the Rule?
1. Spiritual - how to live a Christocentric life on earth
2. administrative - how to run a monastery efficiently
What does Monasticism reject?
lax christianity - being a Christian who practiced one's faith half-heartedly
WHat is Benedict's motto?
Ora et Labora - Prayer and work -- the monastery bell would call the monks to prayer and work and is considered "the voice of God"