Saint Stephen of Palestrina
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
17-Mar
Died
1144
Canonized
Cultus originated within the Cistercians; no formal recogition
Biography
Saint Stephen of Palestrina, a Cistercian monk of the Abbey of Clairvaux, is remembered for his steadfast commitment to the monastic life and his subsequent service to the Church. Born into an unknown family, his early years were spent within the rigorous Cistercian tradition fostered by Saint Bernard of Clairva
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