Discover the inspiring life of St. Theobald (Thibaut) of Marly, the holy Cistercian abbot whose humility, silence, poverty, and devotion to prayer made him one of the most revered monastic saints of medieval France.

Born into the noble House of Montmorency, St. Theobald was destined for a military career, yet from childhood he longed for a life dedicated entirely to God. Rejecting worldly honors, he entered the Cistercian monastery of Vaux-de-Cernay, where his holiness eventually led to his election as abbot.

Known for serving his monks as though he were the least among them, St. Theobald became a model of authentic Christian leadership. Even King St. Louis IX held him in great esteem. After his holy death in 1247, countless pilgrims visited his shrine seeking his intercession.

In this reading from Fr. Alban Butler's The Lives of the Saints, learn why St. Theobald remains a timeless example of humility, monastic discipline, and faithful perseverance.

00:00 Introduction
00:17 Noble birth in the House of Montmorency
00:33 A childhood drawn to prayer and holiness
00:49 Entrance into the Cistercian Order
00:58 Becoming Abbot of Vaux-de-Cernay
01:07 A life of humility, silence, poverty, and prayer
01:16 Friendship with King St. Louis IX
01:23 Death, pilgrimage, and lasting veneration

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