The Cistercian Order (& Companions) of Saint Bernard

The Cistercian Order (& Companions) of Saint Bernard invite laity (men and women) of any Christian denomination, over the age of eighteen, who are confirmed and communicant members in good standing in their Church. We also welcome male ordained Anglican deacons and priests of an Anglican diocese in the United Kingdom (i.e., England, Scotland, Wales, and the north of Ireland) and the Diocese of Europe, or a Church in communion with the Church of England.

Our Lady of Clairvaux, Patroness of our Order

Feast day: 13th October

The Virgin appearing to St Bernard of Clairvaux. Master of the Legend of the Magdalen, Attrib. (b. 15th/16th century)

Traditionally, all Cistercian Abbeys are dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The patroness of the Cistercian Order (& Companions) of Saint Bernard is Our Lady of Clairvaux. We annually celebrate the day on the 13th of October, the feast day celebrating the foundation of the monastery at Clairvaux by Saint Bernard in the diocese of Langres 912 years ago.