Saint Benedict Archabbey
Territorial Abbey of Montecassino, Italy
Details
History
Foundation : Saint Benedict, 529
I destruction : 577
II destruction : 883
III destruction : 1349
IV destruction : 1944
Pope Paul VI reconsecrates the Basilica and proclaims St. Benedict “Europe’s main patron” : 1964
Community
Congregation : Sublacense Cassinese
Archabbot : Fr. Donato Ogliari
Number of monks : 10
Activities
Pastoral service; museum and cultural activities; guesthouse; library; archive; gift shop; San Benedetto Foundation (Saint Benedict School-Institute, House of Charity, Terra Sancti Benedicti Historical Parade)