Records, 1948-[ongoing].

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Records, 1948-[ongoing].

Speeches, newsletters, audiotapes, circulars, photos, and other materials, relating to the support and transmission of the Benedictine heritage.

16 linear ft.

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American benedictine academy

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Benedictine organization founded in 1947. From the description of Records, 1948-[ongoing]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70941607 ...

Benedictines

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Benedictines carry on a tradition that stems from the origin of the Christian monastic movement in the third century. St. Benedict (ca. 480-ca. 550) was born at Nursia and educated at Rome. About the year 500, the condition of contemporary society led him to withdraw to a cave at nearby Subiaco where a community gradually grew up around him. In 525 he moved with a small band of monks to Monte Cassino where he remained until his death. It was here (ca. 540) that he drew up his plan f...