A portrait of St. Bernard of Menthon
St. Bernard of Menthon
c. 1020 – 1081 or 1086
Feast
May 28 · XI c.
Patron of
Alps · Mountain climbers · Skiers · Travelers
Order
Priest / Founder
Italian-born Augustinian Canon Regular (c. 1020-1081) who founded hospices in two Alpine passes — the Great and Little St. Bernard Passes that bear his name — to shelter pilgrims crossing into Italy. The St. Bernard rescue dogs were bred by his successors. Patron of Alpine travelers and mountaineers. Feast May 28.
Life & Times
Born: c. 1020 · Died: 1081 or 1086 · From: Italy / Switzerland / Alps.
Patronage
St. Bernard of Menthon is invoked as the patron of alps, mountain climbers, skiers, travelers. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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