St. Bernard of Clairvaux

Birth of St. Bernard of Clairvaux in Burgundy - future Doctor of the Church and 'Mellifluous Doctor'

St. Bernard enters Cîteaux monastery with 30 companions - revitalizes Cistercian order

St. Bernard preaches Second Crusade at request of Pope - reluctantly but obediently

Death of St. Bernard of Clairvaux - Doctor of the Church, wrote on love of God and devotion to Mary