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Detail of A Photo of A Statue of Saint Bernard That Stands At Little Saint Bernard Pass An Area of The Alps Between France And Italy Taken On 19 July 2006 By Vberger
Detail of A Photo of A Statue of Saint Bernard That Stands At Little Saint Bernard Pass An Area of The Alps Between France And Italy Taken On 19 July 2006 By Vberger

Saint Bernard of Menthon

Also known as: Apostle of the Alps; Bernard of Aosta; Bernard of Aotha; Bernard of Mentone; Bernard of Montjoux; Bernardo da Mentone; Bernardo di Aosta

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

June 15

Canonized

1681 by Pope Innocent XI

Biography

Saint Bernard of Menthon, also known as the Apostle of the Alps, was born around the year 923 in Menthon, in the region of Savoy, which is now part of modern-day France. He was born into a noble French family and dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings. Bernard was ordained a priest and later became the Archdeacon of Aosta in the year 996....

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