Religion was a very important part, it was a sad time, very few philosophers. Only close minded theists.
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Monasteries were important because monasteries were schools, provided food and rest to travelers, and offered medical care for the sick.
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The walled communities served to keep people out, since monks were meant to withdraw from the world. Monasteries also aimed to be self-sufficient, so they had workshops to build the things they needed and fields & orchards to grow their...
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The hills of Central Serbia are dotted with small but beautiful monasteries, usually tucked away in wooded valleys; ideally any tour of Serbia should include a few of them. Their remote locations enhance their beauty but can make them time-...
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to practise their worship of the Opus Dei under demanding regulations. The erection of timber buildings began not long after a simple hut beneath an elm tree. There are four specific areas covering the general abbey and the actions that ...
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Benedict's Rule brought monasticism into a form we would recognize. The end would probably be with Franciscans and taking religion to the masses.
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San Marko in Florence is now a museum but their famous monk, Fra Angelica was there and what they have done is put one painting in each cell. He painted about Christ and much about the crucifixion. The Annunciation is there. It is very movi...
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