The Rule of St.Benedict

Saint Benedict, along with his wonderful works that made him famous, was evident for his teaching, where he wrote a rule for monks, significantly for prudence and rich instruction, The Rule of St. Benedict

The Rule of St Benedict was responsible for the standard layout of all the Benedictine monasteries. This model was copied and recopied many times for the use of generations of monks. In the Hexham Abbey, the night stairs let from the dormitory thought the south transept of the church so that the night office could be seen according to the rule.

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