Saint Robert of Chaise-Dieu
Also known as
- Robert de Turlande
- Robert of Casa Dei
Profile
Born to the nobility, related to Saint Gerald of Aurillac. Studied at the Church of Saint-Julien in Brioude, France. Ordained in 1026. Canon of Saint Julian where he founded a hospice for the poor. Monk at Cluny under the direction of Saint Odilo. Pilgrim to Rome, Italy. Retired to Brioude near Auvergne where he attracted so many followers that he was forced to found the great Benedictine abbey of Casa Dei (House of God) or Chaise-Dieu (Chair of God) with 300 monks. Spiritual teacher of Saint Adelemus.
Born
- 11th century at Auvergne, France
- his mother went into labour while out in the forests near the family castle; locals thought this meant that the baby would become a hermit
- 1070 by Pope Alexander II
- 1095 by Pope Blessed Urban II
- 1351 by Pope Clement VI
MLA Citation
- “Saint Robert of Chaise-Dieu“. CatholicSaints.Info. 18 December 2023. Web. 27 April 2024. <>