jun 1, 1098 - Cistercians Founded

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In 1098 the Cistercian Order was founded by Robert of Molesme and a group of monks seeking a return to strict Benedictine observance. The establishment of the Cistercian Order at Cîteaux Abbey in France marked the beginning of a significant monastic reform movement in medieval Europe. The Cistercians’ commitment to a life of simplicity, prayer, and manual labour, sought to address the perceived laxity of contemporary monastic communities. Their reform emphasizes self-sufficiency, spiritual purity, and a focus on the contemplative life.

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