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Hermits lived on Mount Carmel near the Fountain of Elijah in northern Israel in the 12th century. They had a chapel dedicated to Our Lady. By the 13th century they became known as “Brothers of O...
Benedict was born into a distinguished family in central Italy, studied at Rome, and early in life was drawn to monasticism. At first he became a hermit, leaving a depressing world—pagan armies on ...
Rome was completely devastated by fire in July of the year 64 AD. Nero was allegedly to blame for the tragedy because he intended to expand his palace. He transferred the blame by accusing the Chri...