Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

abbey of Fontevrault The monastery of Fontevrault was founded by Blessed Robert of Arbrissel, at the close of the 11th century, on the confines of Anjou, Tours, and Poitou. It was a double monastery for monks and nuns, following a rule supplementary to that of Saint Benedict, and governed by an abbess. At the death … Continue reading “abbey of Fontevrault”

abbey of Fontenelle A Benedictine monastery in Normandy (Seine-Infrieure), near Caudebec-en-Caux, founded by Saint Wandrille (died 667 ). The basilica he erected was consecrated, 657 , and was subsequently destroyed and rebuilt several times. After its destruction by Danish pirates, 862 , the community sojourned in other centers but was restored to Fontenelle, 966 . … Continue reading “abbey of Fontenelle”

abbey of Fleury (Fleury-Saint-Benoit) Situated on the Loire, near Orleans, France , one of the oldest and most celebrated Benedictine abbeys of western Europe. Tradition attributes its foundation to Leobaldus, c.640, on the site of a Gallo-Roman villa, and Fleury’s records number Cardinal Richelieu among its 89 abbots . The abbey also claims to possess … Continue reading “abbey of Fleury”

abbey of Epternach A Benedictine monastery in the town of that name, in the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg. Founded in 698 by Saint Willibrord, an English monk, it had many benefactors, including Pepin and Charlemagne, and during the Middle Ages it was one of the most important monasteries in northern Europe. Suppressed during the French … Continue reading “abbey of Epternach”

abbey of Einsiedeln Benedictine Monastery , Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland, founded c.934 by Eberhard. Its abbots were made princes of the empire by Otto I, and in 1274 the abbey and dependencies were created an independent principality by Rudolf of Hapsburg; they continued independent until the French Revolution. The abbot now has quasi-episcopal authority over … Continue reading “abbey of Einsiedeln”

abbey of Echternach A Benedictine monastery in the town of that name, in the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg. Founded in 698 by Saint Willibrord, an English monk, it had many benefactors, including Pepin and Charlemagne, and during the Middle Ages it was one of the most important monasteries in northern Europe. Suppressed during the French … Continue reading “abbey of Echternach”

abbey of Dryburgh, Scotland Melrose, Scotland, founded, 1150 , by Hugo de Morville, Constable of Scotland. It belonged to the Premonstratensian Canons . Burnt by Edward II, 1322 , it was restored under Robert I. The tomb of Sir Walter Scott attracts many visitors. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

abbey of Dorchester, England Founded, 1140 , by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln, for canons of the Order of Saint Augustine (Black Canons). Henry VIII reserved most of the property for a college which was later suppressed; no register of Dorchester Abbey now exists. The church as it stands today was built by the Augustinian Canons … Continue reading “abbey of Dorchester, England”

abbey of Croyland Monastery of the Benedictine Order in Lincolnshire, founded in the 8th century by Ethelbald, King of Mercia, in honor of Saint Guthlac. It was detroyed by the Danes, 866 , rebuilt about the middle of the 10th century , but subsequently destroyed twice by fire. Rebuilt again at the end of the … Continue reading “abbey of Croyland”

abbey of Crowland Monastery of the Benedictine Order in Lincolnshire, founded in the 8th century by Ethelbald, King of Mercia, in honor of Saint Guthlac. It was detroyed by the Danes, 866 , rebuilt about the middle of the 10th century , but subsequently destroyed twice by fire. Rebuilt again at the end of the … Continue reading “abbey of Crowland”