+Saint Benedict was a 6th-century Christian [monk](/wiki/Monk) revered as the father of Western monasticism. His enduring [Rule](/wiki/Rule) provided a foundational guide for communal spiritual life, shaping countless monasteries across Europe. He is widely recognized as a patron saint of Europe.
+## See also
+- [Monasticism](/wiki/Monasticism)
+- [Abbot](/wiki/Abbot)
+- [Christianity](/wiki/Christianity)