Saint Robert of Chaise-Dieu

Also known as
Robert de Turlande
Robert of Casa Dei
Memorial
17 April
Profile
Relative of Saint Gerald of Aurillac. Priest. Canon of Saint Julian's church at Brioude where he founded a hospice for the poor. Monk at Cluny under the direction of Saint Odilo. Pilgrim to Rome. Retired to Brioude near Auvergne where he attracted so many followers that the great Benedictine abbey of Casa Dei (House of God) or Chaise-Dieu (Chair of God) with 300 monks. Spiritual teacher of Saint Adelemus.
Born
11th century at Auvergne, France
Died
1087 of natural causes
Canonized
1095
Print References
Dictionary of Saints, by John Delaney
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