St. Benedict (480 - 547) who established monasteries in Italy, provided the rule for his followers. The Benedictine Rule, while being influenced by the East, has as its foremost and fundamental source the Holy Scripture. It places emphasis on "Pray and Work". Benedict was well versed in both the Old and New Testaments. In addition to his saintly life, he is considered the Father of Europe. In the centuries following his death many Benedictine Monasteries have been founded in numerous countries.

Throughout the centuries, wherever Benedictine Monasteries were located, there have been cultural centers of music and art. In keeping with this tradition, the San Pedro Valley Center for the Arts is housed at HTM. It has a beautiful museum and ongoing workshops in various art forms.

Holy Trinity Monastery belongs to the Olivetan Benedictines, whose Motherhouse is located outside Siena, Italy. Its Abbot-General is Michaelangelo M. Tiribilli.

For more information on the Benedictines around the world, you are invited to check out these websites.

Abbazia Monte Oliveto Maggiore - HTM Motherhouse, also known as MOM

Pecos Abbey - Founding abbey of Holy Trinity Monastery

Order of St. Benedict Home Page

Information about the Benedictines

St. John's University - Collegeville, Minnesota - Saint John's Abbey

New Norcia Monastery - Western Australia

Benedictine Web Ring - introduction to numerous monasteries around the world.

Michelle's personal page on MOM

Abbey of the Monastic Way - An Online Monastic Order Devoted to Cataloging Monasteries,  Convents, And Other Religious Communities