Patron saint of mountain climbers and the Alps, he established two monasteries of Augustine monks in two alpine passes in the tenth century. The monks quickly achieved fame for their rescue of pilgrims and other travelers in the Alps. In the seventeenth century the monks began training rescue dogs to aid in their work, the breed that became known as Saint Bernards.
Saint of the Day Quote: Saint Bernard of Montjoux
- Donald R. McClarey
Donald R. McClarey
Cradle Catholic. Active in the pro-life movement since 1973. Father of three, one in Heaven, and happily married for 43 years. Small town lawyer and amateur historian. Former president of the board of directors of the local crisis pregnancy center for a decade.
