dec 30, 909 - Cluny Abbey Founded
Description:
In 910, William I, Duke of Aquitaine, founded Cluny Abbey in Burgundy, France, initiating a significant movement in monastic reform. The establishment of Cluny Abbey marks the beginning of the Cluniac Reform, which emphasized piety, discipline, and a commitment to prayer and worship. Cluny Abbey becomes a major center of religious life, influencing monastic practices throughout Europe and establishing a network of affiliated monasteries.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 30, 909
Now
~ 1117 years ago