Document 2/89/1 (RRS, i, no. 318)
- Description
- Bernard, abbot of Clairvaux, to David, king of Scots; states that he is moved by king's notable reputation and has long wished to meet him, and trusts that in time he will be able to do so. The Cistercian monks at Rievaulx have already experienced King David's charity and generosity; for this kindness, Bernard is as grateful as if it had been done to him personally. The king will be aware that certain other monks, who recently joined order of Cîteaux, left abbey of St Mary's, York, for a home in wilderness, where, however, they have suffered persecution and injury. True emulators of apostolic life and holiness, they have made themselves poor for love of Christ, and are patiently bearing whatever world inflicts upon them. All those who fear God ought to help the servants of God in their time of trouble; therefore Bernard commends King David to monks of Fountains, and beseeches him to extend his encouragement to them in their poverty
- Firm date
- 1136 X 24 May 1153
- Probable date
- 1136, 1/Apr. × Sept
- Dating Notes
- After foundation of Melrose Abbey × death of King David; prob. before Cistercian General Chapter in Sept.
- Source for Data Entry
- RRS, i, App., no. 318
- Trad. ID
- RRS, i, no. 318
- Calendar number
- 2/89/1
- Charter type
- Letter (correspondence)
- Language
- Latin