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Abbot
The word abbot (proper noun), meaning father, is a title given to the head of a monastery in various traditions, including Christianity.
The word abbot (proper noun), meaning father, is a title given to the head of a monastery in various traditions, including Christianity.
Aelred Sillem
Aelred Sillem (29 October 1908 - 19 May 1994) was second abbot of Quarr Abbey, on the Isle of Wight (1964 - 1992).
Aelred Sillem (29 October 1908 - 19 May 1994) was second abbot of Quarr Abbey, on the Isle of Wight (1964 - 1992).
Ansegisus
Saint Ansegisus (c. 770 – 20 July 833 or 834) was a monastic reformer of the Franks.
Saint Ansegisus (c. 770 – 20 July 833 or 834) was a monastic reformer of the Franks.
Ansfrid of Nonantola
Ansfrid (fl. 825–837) was the third abbot of Nonantola.
Ansfrid (fl. 825–837) was the third abbot of Nonantola.
Bernhard Gustav of Baden-Durlach
Bernhard Gustav von Baden-Durlach OSB was a Major General in the Swedish army.
Bernhard Gustav von Baden-Durlach OSB was a Major General in the Swedish army.
Blessed Berchtold
Blessed Berchtold (Berthold) (died 3 November 1197) was Benedictine Abbot of Engelberg Abbey in Switzerland.
Blessed Berchtold (Berthold) (died 3 November 1197) was Benedictine Abbot of Engelberg Abbey in Switzerland.
Blessed Frowin
Blessed Frowin (died 11 March 1178) was a Benedictine abbot.
Blessed Frowin (died 11 March 1178) was a Benedictine abbot.
Bonitus (abbot)
Bonitus of Monte Cassino (died c. 584) was a Benedictine monk and abbot of the monastery of Monte Cassino.
Bonitus of Monte Cassino (died c. 584) was a Benedictine monk and abbot of the monastery of Monte Cassino.
Carmelo Domênico Recchia
Carmelo Domênico Recchia, O. Cist, is an Italian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Carmelo Domênico Recchia, O. Cist, is an Italian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Coelchu
Coelchu (fl. latter half of the eighth century AD) was the abbot of the School of Clonmacnoise in Ireland.
Coelchu (fl. latter half of the eighth century AD) was the abbot of the School of Clonmacnoise in Ireland.
Conrad Tanner
Conrad Tanner (born at Arth in the Canton of Schwyz, 28 December 1752; died 7 April 1825) was a Swiss Benedictine Abbot of Einsiedeln.
Conrad Tanner (born at Arth in the Canton of Schwyz, 28 December 1752; died 7 April 1825) was a Swiss Benedictine Abbot of Einsiedeln.
Emo of Friesland
Emo of Friesland was a Frisian scholar, and the earliest foreign student studying at Oxford University whose name has survived.
Emo of Friesland was a Frisian scholar, and the earliest foreign student studying at Oxford University whose name has survived.
Fintan Mundwiler
Fintan Mundwiler (born at Dietikon in Switzerland, 12 July 1835; died at St. Meinrad's Abbey, 14 February 1898) was a Swiss Benedictine, who became Abbot of St. Meinrad Archabbey, Indiana.
Fintan Mundwiler (born at Dietikon in Switzerland, 12 July 1835; died at St. Meinrad's Abbey, 14 February 1898) was a Swiss Benedictine, who became Abbot of St. Meinrad Archabbey, Indiana.
Geoffrey de Gorham
Geoffrey de Gorham (Goreham, Gorron), sometimes called Geoffrey of Dunstable or of Le Mans (d.
Geoffrey de Gorham (Goreham, Gorron), sometimes called Geoffrey of Dunstable or of Le Mans (d.
Gerasimus of the Jordan
Gerasimus of the Jordan (Γεράσιμος ὁ ἐν ᾿Ιορδάνῃ, Abba Gerasimus, Holy Righteous Father Gerasimus of Jordan—also spelled Gerasimos or Gerasim) - a Christian saint, monk a...
Gerasimus of the Jordan (Γεράσιμος ὁ ἐν ᾿Ιορδάνῃ, Abba Gerasimus, Holy Righteous Father Gerasimus of Jordan—also spelled Gerasimos or Gerasim) - a Christian saint, monk a...
Hieromonk Makarije
Hieromonk Makarije (died after 1528, Hilandar monastery) is the founder of Serbian and Romanian printing, having printed the first book in Serbian language and the first book in the territory of...
Hieromonk Makarije (died after 1528, Hilandar monastery) is the founder of Serbian and Romanian printing, having printed the first book in Serbian language and the first book in the territory of...
Hilduin
Hilduin (775 – 22 November 840) was Bishop of Paris, chaplain to Louis I, reforming Abbot of the Abbey of St. Denis and an author.
Hilduin (775 – 22 November 840) was Bishop of Paris, chaplain to Louis I, reforming Abbot of the Abbey of St. Denis and an author.
Jean Druys
Jean Druys (Latin Drusius) (b.
Jean Druys (Latin Drusius) (b.
Jerome Weber
Jerome Weber OSB (September 14, 1915 – September 4, 2008) was a Canadian abbot of the Roman Catholic Church.
Jerome Weber OSB (September 14, 1915 – September 4, 2008) was a Canadian abbot of the Roman Catholic Church.
John Climacus
Saint John Climacus ( c. 7th Century CE), also known as John of the Ladder, John Scholasticus and John Sinaites, was a 7th century Christian monk at the monastery on Mount Sinai.
Saint John Climacus ( c. 7th Century CE), also known as John of the Ladder, John Scholasticus and John Sinaites, was a 7th century Christian monk at the monastery on Mount Sinai.
John of Toledo
John of Toledo (died 1275) was an English Cistercian abbot and Cardinal.
John of Toledo (died 1275) was an English Cistercian abbot and Cardinal.
Ladislaus Pyrker
Johann Ladislaus Pyrker (von Oberwart) (von Felsö-Eör) (felsőőri Pyrker János László, born at Nagyláng, Soponya, near Székesfehérvár, Hungary, 2 November 1772; died at Vienna, 2 Decemb...
Johann Ladislaus Pyrker (von Oberwart) (von Felsö-Eör) (felsőőri Pyrker János László, born at Nagyláng, Soponya, near Székesfehérvár, Hungary, 2 November 1772; died at Vienna, 2 Decemb...
Landelin
Saint Landelin (Landelinus) (c.625-686, Belgium) was a former brigand who underwent a Christian conversion.
Saint Landelin (Landelinus) (c.625-686, Belgium) was a former brigand who underwent a Christian conversion.
Marie-Gabriel Tissot
Marie-Gabriel Tissot, later to become the first Abbot of Quarr in modern times was born in France in 1886, and after studies in the seminary of Saint-Sulpice, in 1906 he entered the community of...
Marie-Gabriel Tissot, later to become the first Abbot of Quarr in modern times was born in France in 1886, and after studies in the seminary of Saint-Sulpice, in 1906 he entered the community of...
Mark Kerr (abbot)
Mark Kerr or Ker, was abbot of Newbattle.
Mark Kerr or Ker, was abbot of Newbattle.
Mattheus Pinna da Encarnaçao
Mattheus Pinna da Encarnaçao (23 August 1687 – 18 December 1764) was a Brazilian Benedictine writer and theologian.
Mattheus Pinna da Encarnaçao (23 August 1687 – 18 December 1764) was a Brazilian Benedictine writer and theologian.
Maurontius of Douai
Maurontius of Douai (died c.700) was a nobleman and Benedictine abbot.
Maurontius of Douai (died c.700) was a nobleman and Benedictine abbot.
Paschasius Radbertus
St. Paschasius Radbertus, was a Frankish Benedictine monk, theologian, and Abbot of Corbie who wrote numerous treatises, expositions and biographies during the Frankish Carolingian era.
St. Paschasius Radbertus, was a Frankish Benedictine monk, theologian, and Abbot of Corbie who wrote numerous treatises, expositions and biographies during the Frankish Carolingian era.
Peter of Atroa
Peter of Atroa (773–837) was an abbot who was later canonized as a saint.
Peter of Atroa (773–837) was an abbot who was later canonized as a saint.
Rosendo Salvado
Dom Rosendo Salvado Rotea OSB (1 March 1814 – 29 December 1900) was a Benedictine monk, missionary, bishop, and bestselling author, as well as the founder and first Abbot of New Norcia, in Weste...
Dom Rosendo Salvado Rotea OSB (1 March 1814 – 29 December 1900) was a Benedictine monk, missionary, bishop, and bestselling author, as well as the founder and first Abbot of New Norcia, in Weste...
Saint Attala
Saint Attala (born 6th century in Burgundy; d. 627 at Bobbio) was a disciple of Saint Columbanus and his successor as abbot of Bobbio Abbey.
Saint Attala (born 6th century in Burgundy; d. 627 at Bobbio) was a disciple of Saint Columbanus and his successor as abbot of Bobbio Abbey.
Sigo
Sigo (Sequanus, Seine) (died c. 580) was a Burgundian abbot of the sixth century.
Sigo (Sequanus, Seine) (died c. 580) was a Burgundian abbot of the sixth century.
Theodore the Studite
Theodore the Studite was a Byzantine Greek monk and abbot of the Stoudios monastery in Constantinople.
Theodore the Studite was a Byzantine Greek monk and abbot of the Stoudios monastery in Constantinople.
Theodosius the Cenobiarch
Theodosius the Cenobiarch was a monk, abbot, and saint who was a founder and organizer of the cenobitic way of monastic life.
Theodosius the Cenobiarch was a monk, abbot, and saint who was a founder and organizer of the cenobitic way of monastic life.
Thomas Morley (bishop)
Thomas Morley was the Bishop of Marlborough from 1537 until 1561.
Thomas Morley was the Bishop of Marlborough from 1537 until 1561.
Ursmar
Ursmar (died 713) was a missionary bishop, appointed abbot of Lobbes by the Frankish king Pippin II.
Ursmar (died 713) was a missionary bishop, appointed abbot of Lobbes by the Frankish king Pippin II.
William Rugg
William Rugg (also Rugge, Repps, Reppes; died 1550) was an English Benedictine theologian, and bishop of Norwich from 1536 to 1549.
William Rugg (also Rugge, Repps, Reppes; died 1550) was an English Benedictine theologian, and bishop of Norwich from 1536 to 1549.
William the Walloon
William the Walloon (date of birth unknown; d. (probably) 22 December 1089) was a Benedictine abbot.
William the Walloon (date of birth unknown; d. (probably) 22 December 1089) was a Benedictine abbot.
Winwaloe
Saint Winwaloe (in French, Saint Guénolé or Guennolé; Latin, Winwallus or Winwaloeus) (died 3 March 532) was the founder and first Abbot of Landévennec Abbey, literally Lann of Venec...
Saint Winwaloe (in French, Saint Guénolé or Guennolé; Latin, Winwallus or Winwaloeus) (died 3 March 532) was the founder and first Abbot of Landévennec Abbey, literally Lann of Venec...
Zenob Glak
Zenob Glak was a 4th century Syrian who became the first abbot of the Glak monastery (also known as Surb Karapet Monastery) in the Taron region of Greater Armenia.
Zenob Glak was a 4th century Syrian who became the first abbot of the Glak monastery (also known as Surb Karapet Monastery) in the Taron region of Greater Armenia.