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About St. Bernard of Menthon
c. 1020 – 1081 or 1086 · Feast May 28 · Priest / Founder
Italian-born Augustinian Canon Regular (c. 1020-1081) who founded hospices in two Alpine passes — the Great and Little St. Bernard Passes that bear his name — to shelter pilgrims crossing into Italy. The St. Bernard rescue dogs were bred by his successors.
St. Bernard of Menthon is the patron saint of Skiers, Mountain Climbers, Alps and Travelers.
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