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Blessed Robert Gruthuysen

Also known as: Robert of Bruges

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

29-Apr

Born

Bruges, Belgium

Died

1157 of natural causes

Biography

Blessed Robert Gruthuysen, also known as Robert of Bruges, was a Benedictine Cistercian monk who lived during the 12th century. He was born in Bruges, Belgium, and grew up in a devout Catholic family. At a young age, Robert felt called to the religious life and pursued his vocation by entering the Cistercian order.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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