Edmondo Bernardini
Edmondo Bernardini SOCist (born February 9, 1879 in Pisoniano , † January 11, 1955 in Rome ) was the 77th Abbot General of the Cistercian Order .
Born in Italy, Augusto Bernardini entered the Roman Cistercian monastery of Santa Croce in 1894 and took the religious name Edmondo. He was ordained a priest on August 10, 1901, and five days later he celebrated his primacy . He completed his studies with the doctorate to Dr. phil. from.
He was appointed prior of S. Maria dei Lumi on August 14, 1910 . On August 6, 1925, the Santa Croce convent elected him abbot and on August 16, 1925, the benediction took place. The election as Abbot General took place as a postal vote. On September 15, 1937 he was introduced to the office; he resigned on September 21, 1950.
literature
- Reverendissimus et Illustrissimus Dominus Dominus Dr. Edmundus Bernardini. In: Cistercienser Chronik 50 (1938), p. 2.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Janssens |
Abbot General of the Cistercian Order 1937–1950 |
Matthew Quatember |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Bernardini, Edmondo |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Bernardini, Augusto |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Abbot General of the Cistercian Order |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 9, 1879 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pisoniano |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 11, 1955 |
| Place of death | Rome |