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Who was the Abbot, what was his function? |
The leader of the monistary, he was to be a representative of Christ |
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What was the benidictian Devine service like? |
Praise Christ 7 times a day, at the 3rd, 6th and 9th hour of the day, including Midnight |
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What did the rule say about possessions? |
A monk should have nothing, they must expect anything nessessary to be given to them from the father of the monistary, and all things shall be common to all. |
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What did it say about food, drink and clothes? |
2 dishes for lunch and dinner to be shared with the whole Monistary.The younger to eat more than the elders.
Half a liter of wine a day, and to drink it spearingly.
Clothing is to be decided by the Abbot. Usually a cowl and gown. |
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What does the rule say about work? |
Idleness is the enemy of the soul. At fixed times, brothers should be occupied with labour. At other times, reading sacred texts. |
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Did Benedict intend for it to be easy to enter the Monistary? |
He believed that the way to heaven required a lifetime of work to enter. However he viewed the rules as nothing severe or burdensome |
