St. Benedict of Nursia
Benedict founded Monte Cassino and wrote the Rule of St. Benedict, the bedrock of Western monasticism. His motto Ora et Labora — Pray and Work — shaped European civilization.
- Feast day
- Jul 11
- Known as
- Founder · Religious
- Era
- early-church
Who they were
Benedict founded Monte Cassino and wrote the Rule of St. Benedict, the bedrock of Western monasticism. His motto Ora et Labora — Pray and Work — shaped European civilization.
Remembered for
St. Benedict of Nursia is honored in the Church as a founder, religious.
Jul 11
Pray with this saint
St. Benedict of Nursia, pray for us — and help our family follow Christ as faithfully as you did. Amen.
For your household
The Benedictine rhythm of prayer and work gives families a model for structuring daily life around God.
Pray as a household
Carry your family in prayer
Solua gives your family a simple, faithful rhythm of prayer — one unhurried moment at a time, for the people you carry by name.
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