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The Benedictines, officially the Order of Saint Benedict (Latin: Ordo Sancti Benedicti, abbreviated as OSB), are a monastic religious order of the Catholic Church following the Rule of Saint Benedict. They are also sometimes called the Black Monks, in reference to the colour of their religious habits. They were founded by Benedict of Nursia, a 6th-century monk who laid the foundations of Benedictine monasticism through the formulation of his Rule of Saint Benedict. Despite being called an order, the Benedictines do not operate under a single hierarchy but are instead organised as a collection of autonomous monasteries. The order is represented internationally by the Benedictine Confederation, an organisation set up in 1893 to represent the order's shared interests. They do not have a superior general or motherhouse with universal jurisdiction, but elect an Abbot Primate to represent themselves to the Vatican and to the world.

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The City of Humboldt is named after Baron Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859), a renowned German scientist and naturalist who extensively explored Central and South America. The name 'Humboldt' was officially approved in 1875 for a site in the Northwest Territories along the Canadian Pacific Telegraph Line, where a repair station was built 8 km southwest of the current city location. At that time, the only permanent residents were telegraph operators, linemen and their families, and members of the North West Mounted Police. The station played a crucial role in communication for the developing West and during the 1885 Métis Resistance at Batoche. Humboldt secured its place in Canadian history in 1885. During the Métis Resistance led by Louis Riel at Batoche, 100 km northwest of Humboldt, the city became a vital communication link between Prime Minister John A. Macdonald and his forces in the West, making it a site of strategic importance. General Frederick Middleton arrived in April 1885 with 950 soldiers, established a garrison at the station, and used it as a base for scouting operations. At that time, the telegraph line further west was periodically cut, making the Humboldt Station the last secure link to the East. On May 1, 1885, Humboldt became the site of a large supply depot under Major Lieutenant-Colonel G. T. Denison of the Governor General’s Body Guard. A force of approximately 460 men constructed an elaborate series of entrenchments, converting the station into a fortified military encampment to protect the supplies. The troops left Humboldt in July 1885. As Western Canada developed, settlers began arriving in the area at the turn of the century. Humboldt’s history was significantly influenced by the establishment of St. Peter’s Colony by Benedictine monks. In search of suitable land to establish a new colony, Father Bruno Doerfler, O.S.B., and businessmen from Minnesota arrived in Winnipeg in 1902. They traveled as far west as Calgary, up to Wetaskiwin, east to Battleford, and finally arrived in Saskatoon on August 27, after covering 400 miles by team and wagon. In 1903, the businessmen formed the German American Land Company and purchased 100,000 acres of railroad land in the district to sell to settlers who wanted more than a quarter section of land. The company attracted German Catholics living in the United States to homestead in St. Peter’s Colony, promoting the area as offering 'churches, schools, and German neighbors' and highlighting the spiritual guidance provided by Benedictine fathers. The arrival of the Canadian Northern Railway in September 1904 provided a critical route to the new community. By May 1905, the first passenger trains arrived, and the district began to thrive. The name 'Humboldt' was officially transferred to the village in 1905, and it became a town in 1907. Humboldt achieved city status in November 2000, becoming Saskatchewan’s thirteenth city.

Gornji Grad's distinctive cathedral was commissioned by Bishop Ernest Attems of Ljubljana and constructed between 1752 and 1761. The cathedral's dimensions were a result of a dispute with Ljubljana's citizens, and many artisans, craftsmen, and farmers from Gornji Grad contributed to its construction. In the baroque style, this cathedral replaced a 12th-century Benedictine monastery, boasting a rugged facade adorned with stone statues, prized 18th and 19th-century paintings, and the tombs of the Ljubljana Bishops. Spanning 58.5 meters in length, 28.6 meters in width, and towering 62 meters high, this cathedral serves as the parish center, regularly attended and open for visitors.

A Benedictine monastery was established at the site in 1432, and the church is dedicated to Saint Onuphrius. The monastery was active until 1957, when the monks were expelled and the property was nationalised. The church and monastery were then allowed to fall into decay. The building is in the hamlet of Krog in the hills west of the Sečovlje centre.

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