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St. Benedict of Nursia (c. 480 - 583 A.D.) is an important historical figure who gave birth to monasticism in the West and shaped its course. During three years of solitude and meditation in a cave, St. Benedict was sought out by dozens of townsfolk who admired him for his character and piety. To accommodate them, he set up thirteen monasteries, and presided over them as abbot. During this time, he formed his convictions about the ideal monastic life. These convictions are contained in the most influential guide for monastic life ever written, The Holy Rule of St. Benedict. It is written for laymen and emphasizes the value of work, community, simplicity, obedience, moderation, and prayer.

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Saint Benedict of Nursia (ca. 480-547) is considered the founder of Western monasticism. He founded twelve communities for monks at Subiaco, Italy, before moving himself to Monte Cassino. The religious order named after him--the Order of St. Benedict--is not commonly thought of as an order, but rather just a confederation of autonomous congregations. His most noted achievement is thought to be the Rule of Saint Benedict, which contained the precepts for his monks and greatly influenced John Cassian's writing.

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