Cluniac Order
Constance B. Bouchard
The monastery of Cluny, although originally just one a number houses dedicated or rededicated to observance the Benedictine Rule in late Carolingian era, became over course tenth and 11th centuries most influential wealthiest Christendom. Free since its foundation from outside influence, it followed life individual poverty prayer, gaining reputation for great holiness. Powerful laypersons began give other monasteries into care Cluny with view causing them adopt more regular life. After reform, many these acquired their independence appointed own abbots, but some remained under Cluny’s direction as priories. These were said follow Order, namely way liturgical observance. By 13th century, however, those subject abbot organised true an emphasis on uniformity accountability.