benedyktynki
Benedyktynki are female members of the Benedictine tradition, living in monasteries and following the Rule of Saint Benedict. They belong to a monastic form that emphasizes a balanced life of prayer, work and community, with a strong tradition of hospitality and scholarship. Central practices include the Divine Office (the Liturgy of the Hours), contemplative prayer, and daily labor within the monastery or in service to the surrounding community.
Vows and way of life: Benedictine nuns profess stability in a particular monastery, conversion of life, and
History and presence: The Benedictine order was founded in the 6th century by Saint Benedict of Nursia,
Organization and activities: Benedictine monasteries for women are typically autonomous but linked through the Benedictine Confederation,
The term Benedyktynki thus denotes a long-standing tradition of female monastic life rooted in Benedict’s Rule