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Stephen Harding
English Catholic saint (c. 1060–1134)
For other people named Stephen Harding, see Stephen Harding (disambiguation).
Stephen Harding (French: Étienne Harding) (c. 1060 – 28 March 1134) was an English-born monk and abbot, who was one of the founders of the Cistercian Order.
He is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Early life
Stephen was born in south-west England and, as a youth, spent time at the Sherborne Abbey in Dorset.
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He then travelled to Scotland and France. Afterward, Stephen went on a pilgrimage to Rome. Back in France, Stephen joined a monastery at Molesme, Burgundy region.[1][2]
Founding the Cistercian Order
In 1098, Stephen, along with Robert and Alberic, left Molesme and founded a new monastery in Cîteaux, France.
Robert became the first abbot. After Robert was ordered back to Molesme by Pope Urban II, Alberic became abbot and served for nine years until his death.[1][2]