00:00In the 12th century, in Normandy, Adeline was born, a pious figure whose name still resonates.
00:07Sister of Saint Vital, the founder of Savigny Abbey, she was attracted to the spiritual life from a very young age.
00:15Following the example of her illustrious brother, she committed herself body and soul to monastic life.
00:20But Adeline is not destined to remain a simple nun.
00:24His brother, Saint Vitalis, and the Bishop of Avranches, recognizing his wisdom and fervor, decided to entrust him with a
00:32crucial mission.
00:34This is how she became the first abbess of the White Abbey, or Notre-Dame des Gardes, a monastery
00:40Benedictine monastery dedicated to women, founded near Mortin.
00:44Under his leadership, the abbey flourished.
00:48Adeline is not just a superior, she is a true mother to her sisters.
00:53She embodies gentleness and firmness, charity and rigor.
00:58His personal example of profound piety, ceaseless prayer, and selfless service inspires the entire community.
01:07She guides her nuns with remarkable wisdom, ensuring their spiritual formation and well-being.
01:14while maintaining the order and discipline required by the Benedictine rule.
01:20Adeline left this world around 1125 or 1130, leaving behind a strong community and a lasting spiritual legacy.
01:30She is buried in her abbey and very quickly, her reputation for holiness spreads.
01:36Today, Saint Adeline of Mortin is celebrated on October 20th.
01:40She is remembered as a model of female spiritual leadership.
01:45a woman who, through her faith and determination, founded and guided a major religious institution of her time.
01:53His story reminds us of the importance of vocation, dedication, and quiet but powerful influence.
02:00of a life lived in service to God and others.
02:03She is a beacon for those who seek to reconcile authority and humility, service and contemplation.
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