The cave in Subiaco where the Rule of St. Benedict was born

One unique feature of the monastery at Subiaco is that it was built into the mountain. In any room, at least one wall is bare rock. During construction, the connection with the mountain was always preserved. Even above the main altar of the upper church, the rock juts out and looms overhead, enveloping the worship space like a vast cloak. / Credit: D. Ermacora Paris, France, Jun 29, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Nestled among the majestic cliffs of the…