SAINT FEUILLIEN ET SON ABBAYE Book

SAINT FEUILLIEN ET SON ABBAYE Book
FRENCH VERSION – This book is available in French only.
The commemoration of the 900th anniversary of the foundation of the Abbey of Saint-Feuillien offers a unique opportunity to highlight the spiritual, economic and social influence that the monastery had on the town of Le Roeulx and its region, from its foundation in 1125 until its dissolution after the French Revolution. Illustrated and well-documented, this work retraces the history of the abbey and aims to faithfully revive the monastic architecture as well as the organisation and management established by the Premonstratensian order, which led this religious community for nearly 600 years. The study begins with the exceptional life story of the Irish monk Feuillien, originally from Connemara, a great preacher who was martyred on Rhodian soil nearly fourteen centuries ago.
About the author
Benoît Hautenauve was a teacher, school principal, diocesan inspector, and later inspector of the educational continuum. Alongside his professional responsibilities, he has always nurtured a deep passion for history, which led him to write and publish numerous articles in the journal of the Léon Mabille Historical Circle of Le Roeulx. In 1997, he authored a monograph devoted to the final years of the former Abbey of Saint-Feuillien in Le Roeulx.
About St-Feuillien Brewery
Deeply attached to the history of its region and its transmission, the St-Feuillien Brewery, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, continues to honour the name and legacy of the abbey through its exceptional beers. Produced in close collaboration with the author, this book stands as a remarkable tribute to this heritage.
Publisher: Brasserie St-Feuillien SA, rue d’Houdeng 220, 7070 Le Roeulx (Belgium)
Publication: September 2025 – 192 pages
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