Alberic of Cîteaux
Alberic of Cîteaux (died 26 January 1109), sometimes known as Aubrey of Cîteaux, was a French monk and abbot, one of the founders of the Cistercian Order. He is now honored as a saint.
Saint Alberic of Cîteaux | |
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The Virgin Mary, patroness of the Order, gives Alberic the white Cistercian cowl | |
| Monk and priest | |
| Died | 26 January 1109 Abbey of Cîteaux, Duchy of Burgundy |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church (Cistercian Order) |
| Feast | 26 January |
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