Saint Benedict and his Medal

St. Benedict of Nursia, Italy (A.D. 480-543), the twin brother of St. Scholastica, is considered to be the Father of Western monasticism, and his “Rule of St. Benedict” came to be the basis of organization for many religious orders (his own Order has its cradle at Monte Cassino, Italy, about 80 miles South of Rome). St. Benedict of Nursia, Italy (AD 480-543), the twin brother of St. Scholastica, is Considered to be the Father of Western monasticism, and his "Rule of St. Benedict" came to be the basis of organization for many religious orders (his own Order has Its cradle at Monte Cassino, Italy, About 80 miles South of Rome).