The Rule of St. Benedict is a set of rules for monks written by [[Saint Benedict]]. It requires giving away all of one's possessions and vowing obedience to the abbot.
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The '''Rule of St. Benedict''' is a set of rules for monks written by [[Saint Benedict]]. It requires giving away all of one's possessions and vowing obedience to the abbot. It was used as the basis of [[Europe|European]] monasticism.