Monasteries of Cluny

The Monasteries of Cluny were a prominent group of Benedictine monastic communities in medieval France, founded in 910. They became influential centers of religious, cultural, and political power, known for their strict adherence to monastic rules and efforts to reform and revitalize Christian life. The Cluny monasteries promoted unity among monasteries through a shared dedication to prayer, learning, and charitable work. Their influence expanded across Europe, helping to shape medieval spirituality and church reform, and they played a significant role in the wave of monastic renewal during the Middle Ages.