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Maurists, The — • A congregation of Benedictine monks in France, whose history extends from 1618 to 1818 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
The Maurists — The Maurists † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Maurists A congregation of Benedictine monks in France, whose history extends from 1618 to 1818. It began as an offshoot from the famous reformed Congregation of St Vannes. The reform had… … Catholic encyclopedia
Congregation of St. Maur — The Congregation of St. Maur, often known as the Maurists, were a congregation of French Benedictines, established in 1621, and known for their high level of scholarship. The congregation and its members were called after Saint Maurus (died 565) … Wikipedia
The Benedictine Order — The Benedictine Order † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Benedictine Order The Benedictine Order comprises monks living under the Rule of St. Benedict, and commonly known as black monks . The order will be considered in this article under… … Catholic encyclopedia
Mabillon, Jean — ▪ French scholar born Nov. 23, 1632, near Reims, Fr. died Dec. 27, 1707, Paris French monastic scholar, antiquarian, and historian who pioneered the study of ancient handwriting ( paleography). He entered Saint Rémi Abbey, Reims, in 1653… … Universalium
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Jean Mabillon — Jean Mabillon † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Jean Mabillon Benedictine monk of the Congregation of Saint Maur, born at Saint Pierremont between Mouzon and the Chartreuse of Mont Dieu in Champagne, 23 November, 1632; died at Paris, 27… … Catholic encyclopedia
Order of Saint Benedict — For the article on Orthodox Benedictines, see Order of Saint Benedict (Orthodox). For the Anglican order of the same name, see Order of St. Benedict (Anglican). This article concerns Roman Catholic Order of Saint Benedict; see also Benedictine… … Wikipedia
Ambrosian hymns — Ambrose in the fourth century wrote hymns in a severe style, clothing Christian ideas in classical phraseology, and yet appealing to popular tastes. He had found a new form and created a new school of hymnody. St. Hilary of Poitiers (died 367),… … Wikipedia
Maurist — /mawr ist/, n. a member of the Benedictine Congregation of St. Maur, founded in France in 1618, distinguished for its scholarship and literary works: suppressed during the French Revolution. [1790 1800; St. Maur 6th century French monk and… … Universalium
