Maurus

Born in Mainz around the year 780, Rabanus entered the monastery when he was still very young: the name Maurus was given him precisely in reference to the young Maurus who, according to the second book of St. Gregory the Great's "Dialogues," had been given at a very young age to the abbot Benedict of Nursia by his own parents, who were Roman nobles.

Benedict on the Liturgy: "The Faith is not only thought" 2009

This accident was at the same time revealed to the man of God in his cell, who quickly called Maurus, saying: "Run, brother

The Life of Our most Holy Father S. Benedict c. 540-604 1898

Today I would like to speak about a truly extraordinary personality of the Latin West: the monk Rabanus Maurus.

Benedict on the Liturgy: "The Faith is not only thought" 2009

Hrabanus Maurus, the great encyclopedist of the ninth century, mentions one night of an eclipse, when “such a great shouting arose among the people that its irreligious sound penetrated to the heavens.”

In the Valley of the Shadow James L. Kugel 2011

On the altar of St. Benedict the Saint is depicted dying, to his left and right statues of his disciples Saints Placidus and Maurus, and to the far left and right St. Benno of Meissen and St. Martin of Tours.

Neuzelle Abbey 2009

Together with men such as Isidore of Seville, the Venerable Bede and Ambrose Auperto, of whom I have already spoken in previous catechesis, [Rabanus Maurus] knew how to stay in contact with the great culture of the ancient scholars and the Christian fathers during the centuries of the High Middle Ages.

Benedict on the Liturgy: "The Faith is not only thought" 2009

Hrabanus Maurus, the great encyclopedist of the ninth century, mentions one night of an eclipse, when “such a great shouting arose among the people that its irreligious sound penetrated to the heavens.”

In the Valley of the Shadow James L. Kugel 2011

Hrabanus Maurus, the great encyclopedist of the ninth century, mentions one night of an eclipse, when “such a great shouting arose among the people that its irreligious sound penetrated to the heavens.”

In the Valley of the Shadow James L. Kugel 2011

Hrabanus Maurus, the great encyclopedist of the ninth century, mentions one night of an eclipse, when “such a great shouting arose among the people that its irreligious sound penetrated to the heavens.”

In the Valley of the Shadow James L. Kugel 2011

Given that the word of God is an integral part of the liturgical celebration, Rabanus Maurus dedicated himself to the latter with the greatest effort during his entire existence.

Benedict on the Liturgy: "The Faith is not only thought" 2009