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| − | '''Gilbertines''', founded by [[St. Gilbert]] ( | + | '''Gilbertines''', founded by [[St. Gilbert]] (1083–1189) at [[Sempringham]], [[England]], is the only monastic order that was purely English. It began as a monastery of women, but expanded to include monasteries of men also, all of whom obeyed the [[Rule of St. Augustine]]. |
A "Prior of All" held absolute authority over the [[monk]]s. | A "Prior of All" held absolute authority over the [[monk]]s. | ||
Latest revision as of 06:25, October 21, 2026
Gilbertines, founded by St. Gilbert (1083–1189) at Sempringham, England, is the only monastic order that was purely English. It began as a monastery of women, but expanded to include monasteries of men also, all of whom obeyed the Rule of St. Augustine.
A "Prior of All" held absolute authority over the monks.
This monastic order thrived until King Henry VIII dissolved it and its 25 monasteries. Robert Holgate was its last master.