Catholicism: The Pivotal Players — Season 1, Episode 8: St. Benedict of Nursia: The Monk

Episode synopsis

Many would argue that St. Benedict of Nursia contributed more to saving western Christian culture than anyone else. Born just after Rome fell, Benedict founded the religious community that would, in time, preserve the best of the early Christianity and allow for the emergence of an authentic, way of life in Christ.

About Catholicism: The Pivotal Players

Bishop Robert Barron reveals the truth behind influential people in the Catholic Church.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1St. Francis of Assisi - The Reformer
• E2St. Thomas Aquinas: The Theologian
• E3St. Catherine of Siena: The Mystic
• E4Bl. John Henry Newman: The Convert
• E5G.K. Chesterton: The Evangelist
• E6Michelangelo: The Artist
• E7St. Augustine of Hippo: The Teacher
• E9Fulton J. Sheen: The Communicator
• E10Flannery O’Connor: The Storyteller
• E11St. Ignatius of Loyola: The Founder
• E12Bartolomé de las Casas: The Activist