Saint Lambert of Chézery
FOUNDER OF THE ABBEY OF CHÉZERY, IN THE DIOCESE OF BELLEY (1154).
Born in Dauphiné, Saint Lambert entered the Abbey of Bonnevaux before following his brother Peter to Tamié. In 1140, he founded the Abbey of Chézery in the Diocese of Belley under the impetus of Amadeus III. He led a life of austerity and prayer there until his death in 1154.
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SAINT LAMBERT,
FOUNDER OF THE ABBEY OF CHÉZERY, IN THE DIOCESE OF BELLEY (1154).
Origins and education
Lambert was born in Saint-Maurice in Dauphiné and pursued studies with his brother Peter of Tarentaise despite their father's commercial plans.
Saint Lambert was born in the town of Saint-Maurice in Dauphiné, to parents of little worldly renown, but highly commendable for their virtues. His father sent him to study and intended for his brother Peter of Tar entaise to continue his small business, and especially to take care of an estate he had near his village. Feeling no inclination for country life, and even less for the world, Peter persuaded his parents so well that they sent him to study with his brother Lambert.
Monastic Vocation at Bonnevaux
Under the influence of Abbot Jean, the two brothers joined the monastery of Bonnevaux to dedicate themselves to the cenobitic life.
Endowed both with a penetrating mind, they made great progress; but being even more zealous to perfect themselves in piety than in science, they encouraged one another in virtue. The religious of Bonnevaux, a monas tery thre e leagues from Saint-Maurice, frequented their parents' house; Jean, abbot of this commu nity, inspired in these young men a taste for the cenobitic life and drew them to Bonnevaux.
Foundations of Tamié and Chézery
After a stay at the Abbey of Tamié, Lambert is chosen by Amadeus III to found and govern the new monastery of Chézery.
However, Amadeus III had just founded the Abbey of Tamié in Savoy, and Peter, who shone for his knowledge and eminent piety, was requested to be the first abbot of this new monastery. Lambert, who had ac companied him there, was his brother's emulator in the difficult path of holiness. One never saw a religious more exact, a more scrupulous observer of the rule; he set no limits to his prayers nor to his austerities, and the most fervent regarded him as their model. Amadeus III, knowing the merit of this man of God, thought that no one better than he could execute the project he had formed to build a religious house in the valley of Chézery (Ain), and above all tha t no one was more fit t han he to govern it well.
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Frequently asked questions about Saint Lambert of Chézery
Who was Saint Lambert of Chézery?
Born in Dauphiné, Saint Lambert entered the Abbey of Bonnevaux before following his brother Peter to Tamié. In 1140, he founded the Abbey of Chézery in the Diocese of Belley under the impetus of Amadeus III. He led a life of austerity and prayer there until his death in 1154.
What is Saint Lambert of Chézery the patron saint of?
Patronage of Saint Lambert of Chézery: Chézery Abbey.
How is Saint Lambert of Chézery depicted in Christian art?
In iconography, Saint Lambert of Chézery is recognizable by: monastic habit and model of a church or abbey.
Which saints were contemporaries of Saint Lambert of Chézery?
Contemporaries include: Saint Norbert of Magdeburg, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Saint Stephen of Hungary and Saint Arthaud of Belley.
When did Saint Lambert of Chézery die?
Saint Lambert of Chézery died around 1154.
Who are the relatives of Saint Lambert of Chézery?
Relatives of Saint Lambert of Chézery: Pierre de Tarentaise (brother).
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- Studies with his brother Peter of Tarentaise
- Entered the monastery of Bonnevaux under Abbot Jean
- Stay at Tamié Abbey in Savoy
- Departure for the Chézery valley in 1140
- Foundation and construction of Chézery Abbey
- Died after an illness in 1154