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March 28 · Optional · White

St Stephen Harding

(d. 1134) English monk, third abbot of Cîteaux and legislator of the Cistercians, whose Charter of Charity bound the new abbeys in one observance. When the struggling community seemed doomed, he received a young noble named Bernard — and thirty companions.

When is the feast of St Stephen Harding?

The feast is celebrated on March 28 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Stephen Harding?

The feast of St Stephen Harding is celebrated on March 28 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Stephen Harding?

(d. 1134) English monk, third abbot of Cîteaux and legislator of the Cistercians, whose Charter of Charity bound the new abbeys in one observance. When the struggling community seemed doomed, he received a young noble named Bernard — and thirty…

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