Saint Benedict 's Day is celebrated on July 11th
Saint Benedict 's Day is celebrated on July 11th . Saint Benedict of Nursia was an Italian saint who lived in the 6th century. He is best known for being the founder of the Benedictine Order and for his contribution to Western monasticism. Saint Benedict is revered for his wisdom, discipline and prayer life. He wrote the Rule of Saint Benedict, a set of principles and guidelines that guide monastic life and promote stability, discipline, community, and the pursuit of spiritual perfection. In addition to his influence on the monastic movement, Saint Benedict is often invoked as the patron saint of a variety of causes and professions, including monks, students, farmers, engineers, and exorcists.
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