Alberic of Cîteaux

Saint

Alberic of Cîteaux

O.Cist.
The Virgin Mary, patroness of the Order, gives Alberic the white Cistercian cowl
Monk and priest
Died(1109-01-26)26 January 1109
Abbey of Cîteaux, Duchy of Burgundy
Venerated inCatholic Church
(Cistercian Order)
Feast26 January

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.

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