Collection: 📚 St. Robert of Newminster

St. Robert of Newminster
St. Robert of Newminster was a 12th-century English Benedictine monk and abbot, known for his piety, humility, and leadership in monastic life. Born in England in the early 1100s, he joined the Benedictine monastery at Fountains Abbey before becoming the first abbot of Newminster Abbey in Northumberland. St. Robert was devoted to prayer, the care of his monks, and the spiritual formation of his community. He is remembered for his simplicity, dedication to God, and efforts to foster holiness and discipline within the monastic life.

Lived: Early 12th Century – 1159 | Feast Day: June 7 | Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: Monks, abbots, and those seeking guidance in monastic life.