Cluniacs

Cluniacs were monks affiliated with the Cluny Abbey in France, founded in 910 AD. This movement emphasized reforming monastic life by focusing on prayer, community, and adherence to the Rule of Saint Benedict, which advocated for a balance between work and worship. The Cluniac reform sought to restore spiritual discipline, reduce local influences, and promote autonomy from secular powers, leading to the establishment of numerous Cluniac monasteries across Europe. Their influence contributed to a broader Christian reform movement in the Middle Ages, fostering a renewed interest in spirituality and monastic ideals.