Saint Benedict of Szkalka

Saint Benedict of Szkalka, also known as Stojislav, was a Benedictine monk and hermit renowned for his ascetic lifestyle. He was born in the 10th century in Nitra, which is now part of modern-day Slovakia. He later joined the Saint Hippolyte monastery on Mount Zobor, situated near the town of Nitra. Upon entering the monastery, Stojislav took the name Benedict and became a spiritual student of Saint Andrew Zorard....