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Which groups and places recognize St. Bernard of Clairvaux as a patron saint?
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St. Bernard of Clairvaux
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, detail of an altarpiece by the Florentine School, early 15th century; in the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux is recognized as a patron saint for several specific groups and locations.
Groups
- Beekeepers
- Candlemakers
- Cistercians
- Knights Templar12
Places and Institutions
St. Bernard was a Cistercian monk and the founder of the abbey of Clairvaux. He was canonized in 1174 and is venerated within both the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches.12