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St. Benedict

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ST. BENEDICT

CHILDHOOD, INFLUENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS

CHILDHOOD

  • Son of a Roman Noble of Nursia
  • His parents sent him to Rome for classical studies
  • City life was too chaotic
  • He fled southeast to Subiaco and lived as a hermit
  • He had a twin sister, Scholastica

REALIZATION

  • Romonous of Subiaco discussed his monastery with him
  • Spent 3 years in solitude to flee temptation
  • His goal was to pursue a life of attention to God
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WHAT HE STARTED

  • St. Benedict founded 12 communities for monks
  • Monte Cassino
  • Following monasteries :
  • Preserving Manuscripts
  • Places of Learning
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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT ?

  • His writings are still used today
  • Inspiration to seek God without temptation
  • Rule of Benedict
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THANK YOU!!!!

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