Cistercian | Definition, History, Facts | Britannica Cistercian, member of a Roman Catholic monastic order founded in 1098 and named after the original establishment at Citeaux (Latin: Cistercium), near Dijon, France The order’s founders were a group of Benedictine monks who desired to live under the strictest interpretation of the Rule of St Benedict
Cistercian Abbey and Preparatory School Cistercian Abbey and Preparatory School integrates Catholic monastic traditions with academic excellence, fostering holistic development for young men in a supportive community
Cistercians | Catholic Answers Encyclopedia The Cistercian abbeys had a house for the reception of the poor, and an infirmary for the sick, and in them all received a generous hospitality and remedies for the ills of soul and body
What is the Cistercian Order in Catholicism? - Bible Hub The Cistercian Order, established in 1098 and guided by Saint Robert of Molesme, Saint Alberic, Saint Stephen Harding, and, famously, Bernard of Clairvaux, represents a historically rich and spiritually significant movement within Christianity
A brief guide to the Cistercian Order --Aleteia Here is a brief guide to the order, detailing the basics of this rich expression of religious life Names Abbreviations: Cistercian Order, Cistercians of the Original (Common) Observance, O
History of the Cistercian Order - monastic-experience. com The Cistercian Order, known for its emphasis on simplicity has a fascinating history From its origins as a reform movement within Benedictine monasticism to its spread across Europe and its adaptation to modern times, the Cistercian journey is one of faith, resilience, and renewal
The Cistercian Order | RELICS The Cistercian Order, also known as the Order of Cîteaux, is a major branch of Christian monasticism Originating in the 11th century as a reaction against the perceived opulence and laxity of some Benedictine abbeys, the order played a key role in the religious, cultural, and economic life of medieval Europe
The Cistercian Order | Our Lady of Dallas Our Lady of Dallas belongs to the first of these, the Cistercian Order Today, it is the only abbey of the Cistercian Order in the United States, though there are several other communities of men residing in smaller monasteries or priories in California, Illinois, Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Cistercian summary | Britannica Cistercian , or White Monk or Bernardine, Member of a Roman Catholic monastic order founded by St Stephen Harding (1098) at Cîteaux (Latin, Cistercium), Burgundy, by Benedictines dissatisfied with their abbey’s laxity