Blessed Jarich of Mariegaarde

Also known as

  • Jarichus
  • Jaricus

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Premonstratensian monk. Canon of the Mariegaarde monastery in Hallum, Friesland (in the modern Netherlands). Priest. A pious and well-educated man, he was known as a poet, a writer of biblical commentary, and a popular preacher. Parish priest in Grijn where he had a special ministry of teaching children. Chosen abbot of Mariegaarde monastery on 14 September 1238.

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MLA Citation

  • “Blessed Jarich of Mariegaarde“. CatholicSaints.Info. 1 July 2016. Web. 2 June 2020. <>