Saint Edmund (Edmund Rich)
Born in Abingdon, Edmund was a brilliant doctor at the University of Paris before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury in 1…
Place
Pontigny Abbey
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Today: Pontigny
6 saints associated
Blessed Hugh of Mâcon
A childhood friend of Saint Bernard and the first Cistercian raised to the episcopate, Hugh of Mâcon was the first abbot…
Reverend Father Muard
A 19th-century Burgundian priest, Jean-Baptiste Muard was an apostle of diocesan missions before founding the monastery …
Saint Richard of Chichester (Richard of Wych)
Born in the 13th century in England, Richard of Wych was a brilliant academic before becoming Chancellor of Oxford and t…
Saint William of Bourges
Born in the 12th century in Nivernais, William was a rigorous Cistercian monk and Abbot of Chalis before being elected A…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Pontigny Abbey?
Saints associated with Pontigny Abbey: Saint Edmund (Edmund Rich), Blessed Hugh of Mâcon, Reverend Father Muard, Saint Richard of Chichester (Richard of Wych) and Saint William of Bourges.
Where is Pontigny Abbey located today?
Pontigny Abbey corresponds today to Pontigny.