Theobald of Marly
Saint Theobald of Marly (French: Saint Thibaut, Thibault, Thiébaut) (died December 8, 1247) was a French abbot and saint. He was born at the castle of Marly, Montmorency, and was trained as a knight. He served as a knight at the court of Philip Augustus, though he later entered the Cistercian monastery of Vaux-de-Cernay in 1220. He was elected prior in 1230 and ninth abbot in 1235.[1] He was held in high esteem by Saint Louis.[2]
Saint Theobald | |
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| Abbot | |
| Born | Marly-la-Ville, Montmorency |
| Died | December 8, 1247 Monastery of Vaux-de-Cernay |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Major shrine | Vaux-de-Cernay |
| Feast | July 27; July 8; July 9 (translation of relics) |
| Attributes | knight bearing the arms of Thann; sometimes depicted wearing armor under his Cistercian habit with his miter at his feet |
Veneration
He is venerated in Thann and Hemel Hempstead.[2]
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References
- Catholic Encyclopedia (1912), "Vaux-de-Cernay" Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- Saint of the Day, July 27: Theobald of Marly. SaintPatrickDC.org. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
External links
- Saint of the Day, July 27: Theobald of Marly at SaintPatrickDC.org
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