Saint Ritbert of Varennes

Saint Ritbert of Varennes, also known as Ritbertus or Ritbert of Varennes-sur-Amance, was a renowned monk and later abbot of a monastery in Varennes, France. Born around 650, not much is known about his early life or family background. Ritbert entered the monastic life at a young age, seeking a closer relationship with God through a life of prayer, asceticism, and devotion....