Holistic Healing and the Infirmary: Benedia's Corporal-Spiritual Works of Mercy
The article explores the Saint Benedict's holistic approach to healthcare, emphasizing both physical and spiritual care for the infirm within monastic communities. Topics include the historical roots of Western medicine in Benedictine practices, the role of monastic caregivers in balancing serv...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2025
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Cistercian studies quarterly
Year: 2025, Volume: 60, Issue: 1, Pages: 71-81 |
| Further subjects: | B
Spiritual care (Medical care)
B BENEDICT, Saint, Abbot of Monte Cassino B Healers B Spiritual Healing B MONASTIC life |
| Summary: | The article explores the Saint Benedict's holistic approach to healthcare, emphasizing both physical and spiritual care for the infirm within monastic communities. Topics include the historical roots of Western medicine in Benedictine practices, the role of monastic caregivers in balancing service and contemplation, and the evolving challenges of integrating modern healthcare with traditional monastic values. |
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| ISSN: | 1062-6549 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Cistercian studies quarterly
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