Which describes a community of men dedicated to living a holy life?
a. monastery
b. rule of saint benedict
c. abbey
d. convent
b?

A. Monastery

Monasteries are places where monks live. Although the word "monastery" is sometimes used for a place where nuns live, nuns usually live in a convent or nunnery. The word abbey (from the Syriac word abba: father) is also used for a Christian monastery or convent.

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