Monte Oliveto, Tuscany. The Baroque Interior And Frescoes Of The Abbey Of Monte Oliveto Maggiore Is. Near Siena. Italy. Seat Of The Abbot General Of The Benedictine Congregation Of Monte Oliveto And Of The Territorial Abbey Of Monte Oliveto Maggiore Is A Monastic Complex Within The Municipality Of Asciano.followers Of The Order Of The Benedictines, The Olivetans Founded Their Monastery In 1313 On The Homonymous Mountain Halfway Between Siena And Arezzo.in 1319 The Foundation Received Approval From The Bishop Of Arezzo Guido Tarlati And Was Included In The Benedictine Rule; The Following Year Began The Construction Of The Monastery And In 1344 The Olivetan Congregation Received Confirmation From Pope Clement Vi 1342-1352. Italy.

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