St. Robert, Abbot of Cìteaux

St. Robert, Abbot of Cîteaux, was a French Catholic saint who lived from around 1021 to 1111 AD. He was a key figure in the founding and early development of the Cistercian order of monks. Robert helped establish the Cistercian monastery in Cîteaux, France, which became the motherhouse of the order. He served as the abbot of Cîteaux from 1098 until his death, guiding the order and its expansion across Europe. Robert is venerated for his piety, asceticism, and commitment to monastic reform. He is the patron saint of the Cistercian order.