English Monastic Life

Name: English Monastic Life
Author: Francis Aidan Gasquet

By Francis Aidan Gasquet

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A comprehensive survey of English monastic life describes the origins and development of monastic rules and types, compares Celtic and Benedictine traditions, and explains the material layout of monasteries and the roles of abbots, obedientiaries, and other officers. It reconstructs daily routines, liturgical practice, discipline, care of the sick, and relations with the secular world, including servants and external patrons. Separate chapters examine women's religious houses and the diversity of orders, from contemplative to mendicant and military-religious communities. Illustrations, plans, and a catalogue of foundations support the text and clarify architectural arrangements, offices, and visual distinctions between different orders.

About the Author

Francis Aidan Gasquet

Francis Aidan Gasquet was an English Benedictine monk and historian, known for his extensive writings on the history of the Catholic Church in England. His works often explore the religious and social dynamics of medieval England, with a particular focus on the Reformation and its impact on Catholic principles. Notable among his publications is "The Eve of the Reformation," which examines the religious life and thought of the English people prior to the schism with Rome. Gasquet's scholarship contributes significantly to the understanding of English monastic life and the historical context of the Reformation.