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A middle ages monk was a man who lived a life of prayer, contemplation, and work within a monastery, typically following the Rule of Saint Benedict. They took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, renounced personal possessions, and devoted themselves to a strict, regulated schedule of prayer, manual labor, and reading or copying manuscripts. Beyond their spiritual duties, they also performed practical services like nursing the sick, housing travelers, and serving as centers of learning and agriculture, influencing medieval society and culture.
