January 13 – The bold strategic vision of Cluny and its first abbot

Saint Berno of Cluny (c. 850 – 13 January 927) was first abbot of Cluny from its foundation in 910 until he resigned in 925. He was subject only to the pope and began the tradition of the Cluniac reforms which his successors brought to fruition across Europe. Berno was first a monk at St. … Continue reading January 13 – The bold strategic vision of Cluny and its first abbot