Events Tagged: "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

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux criticizes Cluny's wealth and elaborate liturgy in his 'Apologia', sparking debate between Cluniac and Cistercian reform ideals

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