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Roman Catholic Church
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Monasticism and Religious Orders
Monasticism forms the spiritual backbone of the Church, emphasizing the ora et labora (prayer and work) principle established by Saint Benedict. Major orders, such as the Franciscans, Dominicans, and Jesuits, play vital roles in education, missionary work, and theological reflection.
The Benedictine tradition, in particular, is renowned for its meticulous preservation of ancient manuscripts. It is widely believed that the preservation of these texts is less abo…