Saint Bernard of Tiron

Saint Bernard of TironAlso known as

  • Bernard of Abbeville
  • Bernard of Ponthieu
  • Bernard of Thiron
  • Bernhard of…

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Monk in the Poitou area of France. Hermit. Travelling preacher. Founded a Benedictine monastery in the Tiron Forest and served as its abbot. Monks from his house spread throughout the British Isles, spreading the faith and building monasteries.

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  • “Saint Bernard of Tiron“. CatholicSaints.Info. 14 April 2024. Web. 19 April 2024. <>