Maurice of Carnoet explained

Saint Maurice of Carnoet
Birth Date:1117
Death Date:1191
Feast Day:13 October
Venerated In:Roman Catholic Church
Birth Place:Kerbarth, Croixanvec, France

Maurice of Carnoet was a Cistercian abbot. Born in Brittany, Maurice went on to study at the University of Paris. When he completed his studies he entered the Langonette Monastery in 1144. In 1176 he was elected abbot of Langonette Monastery. Later Duke Conan IV of Brittany build the Carnoet Abbey, for Maurice. In 1176 he became the monastery's first abbot.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=4990 St. Maurice of Carnoet