2016

MMXVI

2016

1630 years since the conversion of Our Holy Father Augustine

1586 years since the death of Our Holy Father Augustine

936 years since the birth of Our Holy Father Norbert

923 years since the birth of Blessed Hugh

903 years since Our Holy Father Norbert declined the bishopric of Cambrai

901 years since the conversion of Our Holy Father Norbert

896 years since the first meeting between Our Holy Father Norbert and St. Evermode

895 years since the foundation of our Order at Prémontré

882 years since the death of Our Holy Father Norbert

873 years since the foundation of our Order in Britain

853 years since St. Frederick constructed the abbey church at Mariengaarde

823 years since the foundation of Teplá by Blessed Hroznata

813 years since the birth of Blessed Bronislava of Zwierzyniec

480 years since the suppression of our houses in England under Henry VIII

446 years since the martyrdom of SS. Adrian and James at Gorcum

436 years since the arrest and death of Servant of God James O’Mulkerin

434 years since the approbation of the cult of St. Norbert

389 years since the translation of the relics of Our Holy Father Norbert to Strahov

226 years since the closure of Prémontré

223 years since the martyrdom of Blessed Peter-Adrian Toulorge of Blanchelande

144 years since the return of our Order to England

73 years since the death in Auschwitz of the canons of Nová Řiše

12 years since the foundation of our canonry

8 years since the foundation of our house in Chelmsford

The Prior and Community of St Philip’s Priory, Chelmsford, wish all our readers, benefactors, relatives and friends a blessed and happy New Year!