The only source for the life of St. Benedict is found in Book II of the Dialogues by Pope St. Gregory the Great, ca. 540-ca.604. Text in English translation is available in Life and Miracles of St. Benedict, published by the Liturgical Press; Collegeville, MN. References in these essays are to The Life of Saint Benedict: Commentary by Adalbert de Vogüé. Translated by Hilary Costello and Eoin de Bhaldraithe. Petersham, Mass.; St. Bede's Publications; 1993