Bl. Richard of Floreffe Biography
Bl. Richard of Floreffe Profile. Born: 11th century in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 1129 in France Feast Day is celebrated on January 9.
Bl. Richard of Floreffe Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 11th century |
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| Country of Birth | France of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Blesseds who were Monks |
| Profession | Abbot |
| Place of Work | France, Belgium |
| Date of Death | 1129 |
| Place of Death | France |
| Feast Day | January 9 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by N/A |
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Blessed’s Biography
Blessed Richard of Floreffe was born in the late 11th century in France. He joined one of the first to the premonstratens canons at the Prémontré monastery at Laon, Aisne, Picardy, France in 1120. In 1222 Richard was sent to Belgium with some cannons from Prémontré and became the monastery’s first prior. Richard was a man of God, thrilled by the apostolic life. He considered his monastery’s only property the gifts that came to the poor and needy for good.
After eight years as an abbot, Richard died highly honored in 1129. His image is found on the sacred grounds of Frigolet and Zwierzyniec.
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