Cluniac monks

Cluniac monks were members of a monastic order founded in the 10th century at Cluny, in present-day France. Their reforms emphasized a return to strict adherence to the Rule of St. Benedict, focusing on prayer, community life, and artistic expression. Cluniac monasteries became centers of spiritual influence and education, spreading the ideals of monastic reform across Europe. They stressed the importance of liturgy and the arts, leading to significant developments in church architecture and music. The Cluniac movement played a key role in revitalizing monastic life during the Middle Ages and contributed to the broader Religious Reform of the period.