![]() The Brother Infirmarius, the monk in charge of healing, worked not only in the monastery infirmary, but also helped outside the monastery, attending sick or wounded in neighbouring villages and towns. ![]() Monasteries often had seminaries for monks and future priests, as well as medicinal workshops. The remainder of the day was allocated for rest and short sleep. Depending on the time of year, they devoted between six and eight hours to labour, three and a half hours to prayer and an equal time to study. In addition to worship, devotional reading and copying or illuminating books, the monks laboured physically. ![]() Every monastery, especially those of the Benedictine Order, followed specific rules regarding allocation of time, activities and positions in the monastery hierarchy.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |