Benedict of Nursia (Italian: San Benedetto da Norcia) (c. 480 – 21 March 543 or 547) is a Christian saint honoured by the Catholic Church and the Anglican Church as the patron saint of Europe and students.Benedict founded twelve communities for monks at Subiaco Italy (about 40 miles (64 km) to the east of Rome) before moving to Monte Cassino in the mountains of southern Italy.
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