Iconographic attribute

Cistercian habit

2 saints

Saint John of Valence

Feast: April 26th • 12th century

Initially a canon in Lyon, Jean entered Cîteaux after a divine vision. First Abbot of Bonnevaux in 1117, he became Bishop of Valence in 1141…

• 13th century

A monk of Cîteaux and legate of Pope Innocent III, Pierre de Castelnau was tasked with converting the Albigensians in the south of France. F…

Which saints are depicted with Cistercian habit?

Saints depicted with Cistercian habit: Saint John of Valence and Blessed Pierre de Castelnau.