Robert of Arbrissel and the Order of Fontevrault – A Short Insight Cover Image

„Дух поноса је лош, али лажна понизност је горa. Дух разметљиве охолости је лош, али лажна светост је гора“: Роберт од Арбрисела и Ред у Фонтевроу – кратак осврт –
Robert of Arbrissel and the Order of Fontevrault – A Short Insight

Author(s): Miroslav M. Popović
Subject(s): History of Church(es), 6th to 12th Centuries, Other Christian Denominations
Published by: Свети Архијерејски Синод
Keywords: Robert of Arbrissel; Fontevrault; preaching; monastic life

Summary/Abstract: The work before us is an attempt to present the life of Robert of Arbrissel (around 1047 / 1050–1117), a person who through his actions can serve as examplar of life of 12th century apostolic preachers. He established a dual monastery in Fontevrault, lived as a wandering preacher, had great influence on women, prostitutes, the poor, the leprous. He was known for the holiness and simplicity of life, although attempts made in the direction of his canonization were not successful.

  • Issue Year: LII/2019
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 75-82
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Serbian