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An order of monks founded by [[Saint Benedict]] in the 6th century.

'''Benedictine Monks''' are an order of monks founded by [[Saint Benedict]] in the 6th century. Worldwide, there are an estimated 7,500 Benedictine monks and 13,000 Benedictine nuns, comprising roughly 400 monasteries in the Benedictine Confederation.  

The public vows of Benedictine monks are:<ref>https://stmartinsabbey.org/our-monastery/benedictine-vows/#:~:text=Benedictines%20take%20three%20vows%3A%20stability,close%20relationship%20with%20community%20life.</ref>

The public vows of Benedictine monks are:<ref>https://stmartinsabbey.org/our-monastery/benedictine-vows/#:~:text=Benedictines%20take%20three%20vows%3A%20stability,close%20relationship%20with%20community%20life.</ref>

As of 2024, there are 25 Benedictine monasteries in the American-Cassinese Congregation

As of 2024, there are 25 Benedictine monasteries in the American-Cassinese Congregation

of Benedictine Monasteries: 19 are autonomous and 6 are dependent priories.<ref name="C">https://www.amcass.org/#:~:text=Founded%201855%2C%20the%20American%2DCassinese,and%206%20are%20dependent%20priories.</ref>  These monasteries are located in the "United States, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico and Taiwan."<ref name="C"/>

of Benedictine Monasteries: 19 are autonomous and 6 are dependent priories.<ref name="C">https://www.amcass.org/#:~:text=Founded%201855%2C%20the%20American%2DCassinese,and%206%20are%20dependent%20priories.</ref>  These monasteries are located in the "United States, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico and Taiwan."<ref name="C"/>

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