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How many communities did Benedict found at Subiaco?

  • Twelve

  • Three

  • Seven

  • Twenty

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Twelve communities were founded by Benedict at Subiaco. Benedict sought solitude and a life of prayer in the mountains of Subiaco, Italy. He lived as a hermit for three years in a cave before being joined by a group of followers. Together, they established a series of small communities, each with its own monastery and church.
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