Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

abbey of Corbie Benedictine abbey in Picardy, founded, 657 , by Saint Bathilde, with monks from Luxeuil. Under Saint Adelhard the monastic school became famous and sent a colony to establish Corvey abbey in Saxony. The buildings destroyed by fire, 1137 , were later restored. Mazarin was among the commendatory abbots of Corbie. At the … Continue reading “abbey of Corbie”

abbey of Corbey Benedictine abbey in Picardy, founded, 657 , by Saint Bathilde, with monks from Luxeuil. Under Saint Adelhard the monastic school became famous and sent a colony to establish Corvey abbey in Saxony. The buildings destroyed by fire, 1137 , were later restored. Mazarin was among the commendatory abbots of Corbie. At the … Continue reading “abbey of Corbey”

abbey of Clonmacnoise Founded 544 at Ard Tiprait on the Shannon, by Saint Ciaran . The masters were chosen simply for their learning and zeal, and pupils thronged from all parts of Ireland , France , and England . In the 12th century it was a center of Celtic art , architecture , sculpture, and … Continue reading “abbey of Clonmacnoise”

abbey of Citeaux Original mother-house of the Cistercian Order , 12 miles south of Dijon, France . It was founded in 1098 by Saint Robert, a Benedictine Abbot of Molesme, for the purpose of restoring the most literal possible observance of the Rule of Saint Benedict. Saint Alberic and Saint Stephen Harding were his two … Continue reading “abbey of Citeaux”

abbey of Bury Saint Edmunds Suffolk, England , founded c.637 by Sigebert, King of the East Angles. Relics of the martyred King Edmund were enshrined there in 903 . Early in the 11th century the secular canons were replaced by Benedictines , who built a magnificent church and extensive monastery buildings. Only a few ruins … Continue reading “abbey of Bury Saint Edmunds”

abbey of Bursfeld Near Gottingen, Germany , founded, 1093 , by Duke Henry of Nordheim and his wife Gertrude. The first abbot , Almericus, came with his monks from Corvey, and founded one of the most famous schools in Germany . In 1331 a period of decline set in, but in the 15th century the … Continue reading “abbey of Bursfeld”

abbey of Athelney Somersetshire, England , founded, 888 , by King Alfred for the Benedictines , because the island had afforded him a refuge from the Danes. It was dissolved by Henry VIII , 1540 . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

abbey of Ampleforth Yorkshire, England . A Benedictine foundation having lineal continuity with the ancient Abbey of Westminster. The present house was founded as the monastery of Saint Lawrence, 1802, and erected into an abbey, 1890. The titular abbacies of Westminster and York and the cathedral priories of Durham, Worcester, Chester, and Rochester are attached … Continue reading “abbey of Ampleforth”

abbey of Abingdon Berkshire, England , established by the Benedictines , 675 . It was twice destroyed by the Danes. Saint Ethelwold was abbot , 954 . It was an important seat of learning before the Norman Conquest. The last abbot , Thomas Pentecost, surrendered the abbey to the Crown, 1538 . Fuente: New Catholic … Continue reading “abbey of Abingdon”

abbey nullius of Saint Peter Muenster, Saskatchewan. Founded in Illinois in 1892 as Saint Peter’s Priory. Transferred to Muenster in 1903. Erected into an abbey in1911. Made an Abbey Nullius on 6 May 1921 . Comprised the 50 townships which constitute Saint Peter’s Colony. Supressed and made part of the diocese of Saskatoon on 14 … Continue reading “abbey nullius of Saint Peter”