Christian
Benedictines (Order of Saint Benedict)
Mainstream monastic federation following the Rule of Saint Benedict (6th c.).
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Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control2/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control1/10
Emotional Control2/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — mainstream monastic federation.
Profile facts
Founded
6th c.
Members
≈6,500 Benedictine monks + nuns globally
Active in
Global
In context
Benedictines operate independent monastic communities under the Benedictine Confederation. Distinctive Liturgy of the Hours and Ora et Labora practice.
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- 6th c.Benedict writes the Rule
Sources
- Rule of Saint Benedict search ↗
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.