Robert of Arbrissel
Priest, wandering preacher and founder of the monasteries of Fontevrault
Who they were
The Roman Martyrology for 25 February records his passing at the priory of Orsan in the territory of Bourges in Aquitaine, in France, a priest who preached the conversion of manners in the streets and gathered men and women into two monasteries at Fontevrault under the government of an abbess.
The miracles
The source does not describe the miracles approved in the cause.
Why that counted as sanctity
Honoured as blessed for his street preaching and the double monasteries of Fontevrault.
The cause
The cause continues. No postulation address is published here yet. Favours received through this person’s intercession, and offers of help, are best sent to the religious order or congregation they belonged to, or to the diocese where the cause was opened; either will pass them to the postulation.
Connected on this site
- Adelelmus of Flanders Blessed“Adelelmus' life is known from the biographies of Bernard of Thiron and Robert of Arbrissel, and from the foundation charter of Étival.” — Wikipedia
Checked against the sources listed on 22 September 2026. Corrections welcome.