Benedictines
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The Benedictines, officially the Order of Saint Benedict, are a mainly contemplative monastic order of the Catholic Church for men and for women who follow the Rule of Saint Benedict. Initiated in 529
Saint Benedict of Nursia (c. 480–543); detail from a fresco by Fra Angelico (c. 1400–1455) in the Friary of San Marco Florence
Abbey of Monte Cassino
Melk Abbey
Abbatiale Saint-Benoit, southern aspect as in 1893
Dunstan
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Dunstan was an English bishop and Benedictine monk. He was successively Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of London and Archbishop of Canterbury, later canonised. His work restor
Dunstan playing his harp as the Devil is paying a visit
Possibly Dunstan praying before Christ
Remains of the choir of Glastonbury Abbey church
King Eadwig's reign was marred by conflicts with his family and with Dunstan.