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3 unusual facts about John of Gorze


John of Gorze

In 933, Bishop Adelbero of Metz (929-962) had asked John and Einald to restore and reform the decayed monastery of Gorze.

John of Gorze was born at Vandières near Pont-à-Mousson to parents who were wealthy and well known in the area.

John's parents were able to provide for his education, and he studied at the Benedictine monastery of Saint-Mihiel in Metz.


Gorze Abbey

In 933 the premises, by then semi-derelict, were given by Adalbero, Bishop of Metz, to John of Gorze and Einald of Toul so that they could restore observance of the Rule of St. Benedict.


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