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maurist (n.)

A member of the Congregation of Saint Maur, an offshoot of the Benedictines, originating in France in the early part of the seventeenth century. The Maurists have been distinguished for their interest in literature.

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A member of the Congregation of Saint Maur, an offshoot of the Benedictines, originating in France in the early part of the seventeenth century. The Maurists ha

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The Maurist monks made significant contributions to biblical scholarship.

The Maurists established a renowned abbey at Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris.

The Maurist scholars specialized in critical editions of patristic texts.

The Maurist Mabillon laid the groundwork for modern paleography.