Benedictines
Type: Company
As of November 2026, Benedictines has been mentioned in one podcast episode on History Hit (Dec 2025).
The Benedictines, officially the Order of Saint Benedict, are a mainly contemplative monastic order of the Catholic Church for men and for women who follow the Rule of Saint Benedict. Initiated in 529, they are the oldest of all the religious orders in the Latin Church. The male religious are also sometimes called the Black Monks, especially in English speaking countries, after the colour of their habits, although some, like the Olivetans, wear white. They were founded by Benedict of Nursia, a 6
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on History Hit |
Who talks about Benedictines on podcasts?
Eleanor Janega brought up Benedictines; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on History Hit.
- What Was Medieval Life Like For Every Class? | Full Series with Eleanor Janega on History Hit (Dec 2025) — Eleanor Janega