Galand de Reigny

Gallandus Regniacensis

Biography

A Cistercian monk of Abbey of Reigny (Diocese of Auxerre), founded by Clairvaux, Galand is known only by his name, and by the information that can be drawn from his work. He first belonged to a group of hermits established in the Diocese of Autun, then his community wanted to join Clairvaux and, for health reasons, the monastery was transferred to Reigny in 1134. A contemporary and admirer of Bernard of Clairvaux, he addressed or submitted his works to him. He left us a Book of Parables and a Little Book of Proverbs, intended for the ordinary readership of monks.