Benedictines
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The Benedictines, officially the Order of Saint Benedict, are a mainly contemplative monastic religious order of the Catholic Church for men and for women who follow the Rule of Saint Benedict. Wikipedia
Founder: Benedict of Nursia
Founded: 529 AD, Subiaco, Italy
Abbreviation: OSB
Headquarters: Sant'Anselmo all'Aventino
Main organ: Benedictine Confederation
Parent organization: Catholic Church