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The Holy Father known as Pope Urban II was born here around 1035. His name is known as Odon de Lagery, also Eudes de Châtillon, or Otton de Châtillon. He joined the Benedictine Order named after Benedict of Nursia (OSB for the Latin "Ordo Sancti Benedicti") and became prior of the highly important Cluny Abbey. In 1088, he was elected pope, taking the name Urban II. As the supreme shepherd of the Roman Catholic Church, he supported the Reconquista in Spain and the First Crusade in support of Byzantium. His theological reasoning was based on the second chapter of the Old Testament Book of Daniel, which describes a turning point in history. He died in 1099. His feast day in the calendar of saints is July 29, the recorded date of his death.

The view from the beautiful rest areas around the monument of Pabst Urban II over the Marne valley and the vineyards of Champagne is magnificent ☺️

Picknickplatz

Simply great 😊 please enjoy the view 😌

The pope known as Pope URBAN II was born here around the year 1035. The versions of his name that are circulating are Odon de Lagery, also: Eudes de Châtillon, Otton de Châtillon. He joined the Benedictine Order named after Benedict of Nursia (OSB for the Latin "Ordo Sancti Benedicti") and became prior of the very important Cluny Abbey. In the year of our Lord 1088 he was elected pope and took the name URBAN II. As the supreme shepherd of the Roman Catholic Church, he supported the Reconquista in Spain and the first crusade in support of Byzantium. His theological justification was based on the second chapter of the Old Testament book of Daniel, where a turning point is described. He died in 1099. His memorial day in the calendar of saints is July 29, the recorded date of his death.

Igny Abbey is a Cistercian monastery founded in 1127 by monks from Clairvaux, and has a rich history of spirituality and resilience. You can admire the architecture of the abbey, which was rebuilt three times after being destroyed by wars and revolutions. You can also taste the abbey's products, such as cheese and chocolate, made by the nuns who live there. The abbey is surrounded by a beautiful valley, where you can discover the nature and heritage of the region.

There are tables and chairs for relaxing, as well as information boards about the history of the town and the statue. The statue was erected in 1887 in memory of Eudes de Châtillon who became Pope Urban II in 1088.

The current building dates from the 16th century. It was badly damaged by the bombings of the First World War with subsequent restoration work.