Sites related to St. Benedict of Nursia, d. 543, considered the founder of Western monasticism.
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- The Second Book of the Dialogues The Life and Miracles of St. Benedict. By Gregory the Great.
- Catholic Encyclopedia: Western Monasticism This article does say something about St. Benedict and his Rule, about 1/4 of the way down, but please see also the articles on those two subjects for more information. Describes the spread of the Benedictine Rule in the West in some detail.
- The Jubilee Medal of St. Benedict An explanation of its origin, meaning of its symbolism, and use.
- Saint Benedict, Abbot, Founder of Western Monasticism From the book "Lives of Saints," published by John J. Crawley.
- Catholic Encyclopedia: Monasticism Contains supplemental information on the Rule of Benedict and on Benedictine monasticism.
- Catholic Encyclopedia: Medal of St. Benedict Description and explanation of the medal of St. Benedict.
- Catholic Encyclopedia: Rule of St. Benedict Lengthy article on the text of the Rule and its composition, some analysis, and practical application.
- Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Benedict of Nursia Long article on St. Benedict, the founder of Western monasticism, and on his Rule.
- Benedict, Founder of Western Monasticism Biographical sketch. With prayer in traditional and contemporary language.
- Fulgens Radiatur Encyclical of Pope Pius XII on St. Benedict. Promulgated in 1947.
- Catholic Online: Saint Benedict Meditation on the life of St. Benedict, by Terry Matz.
- Benedict of Nursia, Saint Biographical article from the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica. Some scanner errors.
- St. Benedict and His Order: A Brief History Biography and description of His Order.
- Internet Archive: The Life and Times of St. Benedict E-text, 1900 edition by Peter Lechner.
- Saint Benedict of Nursia Biography, by the late Abbot Primate Jerome Theisen, O.S.B.
- Benedict, Abbot, Founder Biography of St. Benedict of Nursia.
- Benedict Illustrated profile of St. Benedict of Nursia.