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[livesunique]

Menthon Castle, Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Haute-Savoie, France,

Photo by @intothefab

#art #design #architecture #castle #chateau #menthon castle #menthon-saint-bernard #france #haute savoie #gothic revival #intothefab #luxuryhouses #luxuryhomes #luxurylifestyle #style #history #annecy #countryhouse

[illustratus]

The Château, Menthon-Saint-Bernard by Noel Harry Leaver

#château de menthon #château #menthon-saint-bernard #châteaux #art #painting #europe #european #france #medieval #castle #french #castles #middle ages #noel harry leaver

[thepastisalreadywritten]

SAINT OF THE DAY (May 28)

The Church remembers St. Bernard of Menthon on May 28.

He was born in 923, probably in the castle Menthon, near Annecy in Savoy. He died at Novara in 1008.

He was a descendant from a rich, noble family and received a thorough education.

He refused to enter an honorable marriage proposed by his father and decided to devote himself instead to the service of the Church.

Placing himself under the direction of Peter, Archdeacon of Aosta, under whose guidance he rapidly progressed, Bernard was ordained priest.

On account of his learning and virtue, he was made Archdeacon of Aosta (966), having charge of the government of the diocese under the bishop.

Seeing the ignorance and idolatry still prevailing among the people of the Alps, he resolved to devote himself to their conversion.

For forty two years, he continued to preach the Gospel to these people and carried the light of faith even into many cantons of Lombardy, effecting numerous conversions and working many miracles.

For another reason, however, Bernard's name will forever be famous in history.

Since the most ancient times, there was a path across the Pennine Alps leading from the valley of Aosta to the Swiss canton of Valais, over what is now the pass of the Great St. Bernard.

This pass is covered with perpetual snow from seven to eight feet deep and drifts sometimes accumulate to the height of forty feet.

Though the pass was extremely dangerous, especially in the springtime on account of avalanches, it was often used by French and German pilgrims on their way to Rome.

For the convenience and protection of travelers, St. Bernard founded a monastery and hospice at the highest point of the pass, 8,000 feet above sea-level, in the year 962.

A few years later, he established another hospice on the Little St. Bernard, a mountain of the Graian Alps, 7,076 feet above sea-level.

Both were placed in charge of Augustinian monks after pontifical approval had been obtained by him during a visit to Rome.

These hospices are renowned for the generous hospitality extended to all travelers over the Great and Little St. Bernard, so called in honor of the founder of these charitable institutions.

At all seasons of the year, but especially during heavy snow-storms, the heroic monks accompanied by their well-trained dogs, go out in search of victims who may have succumbed to the severity of the weather.

They offer food, clothing and shelter to the unfortunate travelers and take care of the dead.

They depend on gifts and collections for sustenance. The majority of these men live at the hospice while some have charge of neighboring parishes.

The last act of St. Bernard's life was the reconciliation of two noblemen whose strife threatened a fatal issue.

He was interred in the cloister of St. Lawrence.

Venerated as a saint from the 12th century in many places of Piedmont (Aosta, Novara, Brescia), he was canonized in 1681 by Innocent XI.

Pope Pius XI confirmed Bernard as the patron saint of the Alps in 1923.

His image appears in the flag of some detachments of the Tyrolean Alpine Guard.

He is also the patron saint of skiing, snowboarding, hiking, backpacking, and mountaineering.

#Saint of the Day #St. Bernard of Menthon

[jayme-30-blog]

Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard 🏰 . . . . . . . #chateau #menthonsaintbernard #castle #eu #mytravelgram #igfrance #annecy #haute #hautesavoie #adventuretime #followtravel #travelphotography #travelawesome #europe_gallery #explore #explorefrance (at Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChePDvAsM4u/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[urbanhermit]

A cool saint for a hot June day in St Louis. St. Bernard, patron saint of skiers, mountaineers, mountain climbers, travelers in the mountains, dwellers in the Alps, and Campiglia Cerva (in Italy), came from nobility. He, born in a castle in Menthon, Savoy (now France), circa 923, received a fine education. Then he rejected the marriage his father had arranged for him. St. Bernard prepared for the priesthood instead. Our saint proved to be an effective evangelist in the region of Aosta for 42 years. The mountain pass from the Valley of Aosta into Valois canton, Switzerland, was perilous. That pass, now named for St. Bernard, was prone to avalanches and a haunt for robbers. Our saint founded two monasteries (the first one in 962) along the pass and staffed them with Augustinian monks. They provided shelter for religious pilgrims. The monks, assisted by dogs, also searched for people lost in the snow. St. Bernard also founded a patrol to rid the pass of robbers. St. Bernard served on the diocesan level also. He, the Archdeacon of Aosta (starting in 996), also held the position of Vicar-General of the diocese. St. Bernard died in Novara, Italy, in 1008. He was about 85 years old. Starting in the 1300s he was informally a saint, until Pope Innocent XI canonized him in 1681. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce1BzSQL7sC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[gothic-architecture]

Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Savoy, France

(Guilhem Vellut)

#gothic #gothic architecture #gothic castle #menthon saint bernard #upper savoy #haute savoie #savoy #savoie #alps #alpes #france

[ramzoozi]

Just Pinned to Travel: Castle of Menthon-Saint Bernard, France #repost @intothefab via : @castellinelmondo http://bit.ly/2RqNhqi

#Pinterest #Travel Castle of Menthon-Saint Bernard #France repost @intothefab via : @castellinelmond

[adifferentworldfromyesterdays]

a bit late on the fact menthon st benard castle was supposedly inspiration for sleeping beauty’s castle and IM LIT RIGHT IN THE AREA but rip bc im leaving soon orz

#dang for once im glad i have family here again skfjldj #but the castle aaaa #cries as i add to bucket list

[mscoyditch]

Chateaux de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, France.

Photo by @yael_boutrouxx > MobiCastle-World of Castles

[auvergnerhonealpes]

・・・ Couleurs de Haute-Savoie avec le superbe château de Menthon Saint-Bernard. Élevé au XIIe siècle, il est un des joyaux architecturaux savoyards. France Photo de @mic.and.v #chateau #château #lacannecy #myauvergnerhonealpes #cdansmaregion #castle #castlemypassion #amazingshots_castle #amazingcastle #castle_oftheworld #bestcastles #medieval #castleofeurope #forteresse #fortress #castellidelmondo #nationalgeographic #patrimoine #france_focus_on #aura_focus_on #frenchcastle https://www.instagram.com/p/CIBOw7pJa79/?igshid=xmeuuzyjs36h

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[thechristyan]

🌐🏰🏤🌐🏰🏫🌐🏰🏤🌐🏰🏤🌐 .... 🇮🇹Il castello di Menthon-Saint-Bernard è un castello medioevale situato nel comune di Menthon-Saint-Bernard, 12 km a sud di Annecy, nel dipartimento dell'Alta Savoia. Posto su una rocca alta 200 metri, ha le torri che guardano verso il lago di Annecy, la riserva naturale nazionale Roc de Chère, e Menton- Saint-Bernard.  Menthon-Saint-Bernard Castle is a medieval castle located in the commune of Menthon-Saint-Bernard, 12 km south of Annecy, in the Haute-Savoie department. Placed on a 200m high fortress, it has towers facing Lake Annecy, the Roc de Chère national nature reserve, and Menton-Saint-Bernard. 🏰🏤🌐🏰🏫🌐🏰🏤🌐🏰🏤🌐 #castlemypassion #love_united_castle #castles_oftheworld #castleoftheworld #castlephotography #medievalcastle #medievalarchitecture #historicalbuildings #monumentalworld #beniculturali30 #instacastle #castlelovers #oldarchitecture #historicalarchitecture #historicplace #unescoworldheritagesite #beautifularchitecture #castlehoward #castleofinstagram #europeancastles #oldstones #medievaltown #castellinelmondo #beautiful_destinations #churchmypassion #living_europe #chateauxfrancais #frenchcastle https://www.instagram.com/p/CFHCoFfnRvf/?igshid=1br37r9xajneq

#castlemypassion #love_united_castle #castles_oftheworld #castleoftheworld #castlephotography #medievalcastle #medievalarchitecture #historicalbuildings #monumentalworld #beniculturali30 #instacastle #castlelovers #oldarchitecture #historicalarchitecture #historicplace #unescoworldheritagesite #beautifularchitecture #castlehoward #castleofinstagram #europeancastles #oldstones #medievaltown #castellinelmondo #beautiful_destinations #churchmypassion #living_europe #chateauxfrancais #frenchcastle

[fortheloveofannecy]

L’automne au château- #photooftheday #autumn #annecylake #lacdannecy #annecy #castle #medieval #mountains #semnoz #lake #beautifulday (at Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard)

#autumn #castle #annecy #medieval #photooftheday #lake #mountains #annecylake #lacdannecy #semnoz #beautifulday

[castlesandmanorhouses]

Château de Menthon Saint-Bernard, above the lac d'Annecy, Haute-Savoie, France.

www.castlesandmanorhouses.com

The Château de Menthon is a medieval castle standing on a 200 metres (660 ft) tall rock. Its towers loom over Lake Annecy, the Roc de Chère National Nature Reserve, and the town of Menthon-Saint-Bernard.

The castle has been occupied by the Menthon family since 1180. Since 1989, it has been listed as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.

#Château #Menthon Saint-Bernard #France #www.castlesandmanorhouses.com

[thegreato1ne]

New on 500px : Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard in Autumn by olar1 by olar1 Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard in Autumn from 500px For download Click Here

#500px #alps #annecy #annecy lake #Autumn #chateaudementhon #Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard #france. chateau #French Castle #Haute-Savoie #menthonsaintbernard #mountains #tournette

[suwalls]

Chateau de Menthon-Saint-Bernard Wallpaper

#Wallpaper #Desktop #Background #World #France #Castle #Europe #Menthon-Saint-Bernard

[lkn79]

#Castle of #menthon (à Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Rhone-Alpes, France)

#castle #menthon