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.
Learn more- St. Bernard, Abbot and Devotee of the Blessed Mother
- St. Bernard, Proponent of Monastic Reform in the 10th Century
also on August 20:
- Amadour;
- Oswin, martyr;
- Philibert, abbot
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