Blessed Conrad of Bavaria
Son of the Duke of Bavaria, Conrad became a monk at Clairvaux before setting out on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Upon …
Place
Clairvaux
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Today: Ville-sous-la-Ferté
7 saints associated
Blessed Gerard
The second brother of Saint Bernard, Gerard joined the Order of Cîteaux after being wounded by a lance at the siege of G…
Blessed Guerric of Igny
Originally from Tournai, Guerric became one of the first disciples of Saint Bernard at Clairvaux before being appointed …
Blessed Guy of Durnes
A privileged disciple of Saint Bernard, Guy of Durnes became the first abbot of Notre-Dame de Cherlieu in the diocese of…
Saint Hombeline (Embeline)
Sister of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Hombeline renounced worldly splendor after a profound conversion. After living in …
Venerable William of Champeaux
A nobleman from Brie and brilliant professor in Paris, William of Champeaux founded the Abbey of Saint-Victor before bec…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Clairvaux?
Saints associated with Clairvaux: Blessed Conrad of Bavaria, Blessed Gerard, Blessed Guerric of Igny, Blessed Guy of Durnes, Saint Hombeline (Embeline) and Venerable William of Champeaux.
Where is Clairvaux located today?
Clairvaux corresponds today to Ville-sous-la-Ferté.