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unusual facts about Montier-en-Der Abbey


Montier-en-Der Abbey

The extensive site, which was part of Bercharius' inheritance, was in the forest of Der; Puteolus, the monasterium in Dervo became Montier-en-Der, which name also came to be applied to the commune that grew up around this important abbey.


Rogation days

In Montier-en-Der, Rogation Day processions were said to be events where miracles occurred.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Châlons

Among its celebrated abbeys the diocese counted those of St. Memmius, founded in the fifth century by Alpinus; Toussaints, founded in the eleventh century; Montier-en-Der, founded in the seventh century by St. Bereharius, a monk from Luxeuil; Saint-Pierre au Mont, founded during the same period.


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