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Which miracles were attributed to St. Bernard of Clairvaux?
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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 credited with performing numerous miracles during his lifetime. According to historical accounts, these include:
- Restoration of speech: In 1121, he is said to have restored the ability of speech to a relative, enabling the man to make his confession before passing away three days later.
- Healing: He was reported to have cured many individuals of various illnesses.
- Pest control: He is said to have banished a plague of flies by excommunicating them.1