Blessed Ivo Of Chartres
Also known as: Yves; Yvo
Feast Day
23 December; 23 May on some calendars
Born
C.1040 at Beauvais, France
Died
23 December 1115 of natural causes
Beatified
1570 by Pope Pius V (office granted); by Pope Benedict XIV (added to martyrology)
Biography
Blessed Ivo of Chartres, also known as Yves or Yvo, was born around 1040 in Beauvais, France, to a noble family. He received his education in Paris and later pursued further studies at the renowned Abbey of Bec in Normandy. During his studies, he had the privilege of being a fellow student with the esteemed Saint Anselm of Canterbury, who would become a close friend and influential figure in his life.
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