Monastic life is not for everyone, but for those who choose to live one, they now have a few options when it comes to Catholic orders. This was not always the case, especially before the Middle Ages, which was the period in which most Christian orders were founded. But what do we really know about these religious orders and the people who dedicated their lives to them?
In this gallery, we travel back in time to bring you some mesmerizing facts about medieval monks. Click on to find out all about them.