Peter of Juilly

Peter of Juilly (died 1136) was a Benedictine monk and renowned preacher.

Saint Peter of Juilly
BornEngland
Died1136
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Feast23 June

Born in England, he joined Molesme Abbey, a Benedictine monastery at Molesme in Burgundy. There he became acquainted with Saint Stephen Harding.

He was later the confessor for the nuns of the Priory of Jully-les-Nonnains, under the then abbess Blessed Humbeline, sister of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. He was known as an exceptional preacher and a miracle worker.[1]

References

  1. St. Peter of Juilly Catholic Online


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