Blessed Pedro of Alcobaça

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Cistercian monk in the monastery of Alcobaça, Portugal. His piety and his connection to this monastery, which was founded in 1153 by King Afonso Henriques, let to many outlandish tales about him, his royal connections, etc. But all we really know was that he was a pious Cistercian.

Died

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MLA Citation

  • “Blessed Pedro of Alcobaça“. CatholicSaints.Info. 8 May 2021. Web. 20 April 2024. <>