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Robert of Molesme, 15th century statue
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
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.
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St. Bernard of Clairvaux, one of the most influential early Cistercians, seen here depicted in a historiated initial
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, one of the most influential early Cistercians, seen here depicted in a historiated initial
An illumination of Stephen Harding (right) presenting a model of his church to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Municipal Library, Dijon). Cîteaux, c. 1125. A
An illumination of Stephen Harding (right) presenting a model of his church to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Municipal Library, Dijon). Cîteaux, c. 1125. At this period Cistercian illumination was the most advanced in France, but within 25 years it was abandoned altogether under the influence of Bernard of Clairvaux.
Tintern Abbey, founded in 1131
Tintern Abbey, founded in 1131
The ruins of Melrose Abbey, mother house of the Cistercians in Scotland
The ruins of Melrose Abbey, mother house of the Cistercians in Scotland