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7 Medieval Abbeys That Became Cultural and Economic Hubs

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Born in the ancient Middle East in the 3rd century AD, monasticism played a crucial role in the development of Christianity in the Western world. By the 4th century, it had become an established institution within the church, attracting those who sought an ascetic life. A similar rejection of worldliness prompted St. Benedict of Nursia, the “father of Western monasticism,” to found the Benedictine Rule in the 6th century. Six centuries later, a …
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TheCollector broke the news on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
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