Robert of Molesme
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Robert of Molesme was an abbot, and a founder of the Cistercian Order. He is venerated as a Christian saint.
Robert of Molesme, 15th century statue
Modern icon of the founders of Cîteaux Abbey: Saints Robert (kneeling), Albéric and Stephen Harding venerate the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Theotokos of the Sign.
Stephen Harding
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Stephen Harding was an English-born monk and abbot, who was one of the founders of the Cistercian Order. He is honoured as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
Robert of Molesme
…the intention of never returning. Renaud, the Viscount of Beaune, gave this group a desolate valley in a deep forest where they founded Cîteaux Abbey. Stephen Harding and Albéric – two of Robert's monks from Molesme – were pivotal in founding the new house. Hugh of Die, Archbishop of Lyons, was persuaded that they…
Picture of Saint Stephen Harding in Apátistvánfalva, Hungary
Bernard and Stephen