674 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 6th century – 7th century – 8th century |
| Decades: | 640s 650s 660s – 670s – 680s 690s 700s |
| Years: | 671 672 673 – 674 – 675 676 677 |
The year 674 AD was a time when many important events happened around the world. One notable event took place in England, where a famous religious leader started a new monastery.
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Key Events of 674
In 674, a very important person named Saint Benedict Biscop founded a Monastery in a place called Monkwearmouth. This area is now part of the city of Sunderland in England.
Who Was Saint Benedict Biscop?
Benedict Biscop was an English abbot, which means he was the head of a monastery. He was known for being a great traveler and for bringing many valuable books and artworks back to England from other parts of Europe, especially from Rome. He wanted to share knowledge and improve religious life in England.
What is a Monastery?
A monastery is a special place where monks live together. Monks are men who dedicate their lives to religious study, prayer, and work. Monasteries in those days were not just places of worship; they were also centers of learning. Monks copied books, taught people, and helped to spread knowledge and culture. The monastery founded by Benedict Biscop at Monkwearmouth, and later a twin monastery at Jarrow, became very famous for their libraries and for producing beautiful illuminated manuscripts.
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Constantinople during the Byzantine period
See also
In Spanish: 674 para niños
