What did medieval monks do?

Answer by  HelpChat (494)

Medieval monks wrote music, and chanted. They grew vegetables. They brewed bear. They baked. They transcribed or copied books. Many of the first libraries were basically hand-crafted by monks. They also took alms or charity, accepted travelers, and sought answers to questions about their faith.

Answer by  Rosebud (334)

One of their most important jobs included working in the scriptorium where written works were written and translated. They also grew their own food and did their own building.

Answer by  hughey (196)

Generally controlled the lives of "peasants" around the monastery. They were the authority figures of any given village, but they obeyed any member of the clergy who held more authority.