St Bernard of Clairvaux (11H(BERNARD)) in Imaging the Saints in Wales

St Bernard of Clairvaux

Bernard was a Cistercian monk and abbot of Clairvaux (died 1153). He was born at Fontaines, near Dijon in France. The order founded the abbey at Whitland in 1140, and its houses were among the most influential and prosperous in Wales. Bernard was canonised in 1174.

Possible attributes: beehive, chained dragon, crucifix, cross with instruments of the Passion, (three) mitre at his feet, white dog
Iconclass reference: 11H(BERNARD)

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St Bernard of ClairvauxBernard was a Cistercian monk and abbot of Clairvaux (died 1153). He was born at Fontaines, near Dijon in France. The order founded the abbey at Whitland in 1140, and its houses were among the most influential and prosperous in Wales. Bernard was canonised in 1174.

St Bernard of Clairvaux

Bernard was a Cistercian monk and abbot of Clairvaux (died 1153). He was born at Fontaines, near Dijon in France. The order founded the abbey at Whitland in 1140, and its houses were among the most influential and prosperous in Wales. Bernard was canonised in 1174.