Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Memorial of Saints (August 20)

Bernard (died 1153 A.D.): Cistercian abbot of Clairvaux; reformer and spiritual author (e.g., On Loving God; 86 sermons on the Canticle of Canticles); preached against the Albigensians; founded 68 monasteries; preached the 2nd Crusade; denounced injustice and worked for peace; known as Doctor mellifluus; patron of Gilbraltar.

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also on August 20:

  • Amadour;
  • Oswin, martyr;
  • Philibert, abbot

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