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The picture shows two scenes in the upper register of the east wall. Scene 7 (left) depicts when St Benedict departs the monastery of Vicovaro. Benedict explains to the monks that his way of life is not compatible with theirs, and he leaves them to return to Subiaco.
Scene 8 (right) depicts when St Benedict accepts Maurus and Placidus as disciples. More and more followers gather around Benedict and he is soon able to establish twelve monasteries, but also to keep disciples with him for better instruction in the spiritual life. Maurus and Placidus are two such disciples, both of whom come from distinguished Roman families.
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