Fr\u00e8re Bertrand Lefebvre, Monk and Deacon of Fleury Abbey, fell asleep in the Lord on 13 August 2018.\u00a0 He was 89 years old, having lived out his religious profession for 59 years and life in the diaconate for 53 years.\u00a0 He was born on 7 November 1928 in a large family coming from northern France, where he received a solid Christian education. \u00a0Following this study, he worked professionally in the textile industry.\u00a0 After experiencing a health crisis and a period of recuperation in solitude, he heard the call of our Lord and entered the monastery in 1958.<\/p>\n
With simplicity and a vibrant faith, Fr\u00e8re Bertrand gave himself over completely to prayer and work, as Procurator, Cellarer, and Secretary, and also working in the abbey kitchen, sacristy and other locations.\u00a0 He was passionate about history and the architecture of the monastery basilica.<\/p>\n
Fr\u00e8re Bertrand passed away immediately after chanting the office of None with the community.\u00a0 May our Lord welcome him to the heavenly Jerusalem, which he contemplated so often in the abbey basilica!\u00a0 The funeral Mass took place on 17 August 2018 in the Basilica of Saint-Beno\u00eet-sur-Loire.\u00a0 We commend him to the prayers of the Benedictine Confederation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>