Robert of Molesme

Saint

Robert of Molesme
Robert of Molesme, 15th century statue
Born1028
Troyes, County of Champagne, Kingdom of France
Died17 April 1111(1111-04-17) (aged 82–83)
Molesme, Kingdom of France
Venerated inCatholic Church
Canonized1222 by Pope Honorius III
FeastJanuary 26 (initially April 17, subsequently April 29)

Robert of Molesme (1028 – 17 April 1111) was an abbot, and a founder of the Cistercian Order. He is venerated as a Christian saint.


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