Enzo Bianchi, founder of the Bose monastic community, dies at 83
Enzo Bianchi, one of the principal founders of the Bose monastic community in Italy, died at the age of 83. Born in 1943 in Castel Boglione, he was a monk, prolific essayist, biblical scholar, and founder of Edizioni Qiqajon. He led the community as prior until 2017, when he stepped down due to health issues. He was a spiritual reference for generations.
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Enzo Bianchi died at age 83.
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He was a founder of the Bose monastic community, established in 1965 in the Biellese area.
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He was born in 1943 in Castel Boglione, in the Astigiano area.
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He stepped down as prior of the community in 2017.
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He was a monk, essayist, and biblical scholar.
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He founded Edizioni Qiqajon.
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Enzo Bianchi, Italian monk and founder of the Bose monastic community, has died at age 83.
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