St. Stephen, Abbot: The Cistercian Saints of England is a book written by John Dobree Dalgairns, originally published in 1845. The book is a biographical account of St. Stephen, the Abbot of Citeaux, and other Cistercian saints who lived in England during the Middle Ages. The Cistercian Order, founded in 1098, was known for its strict adherence to the Rule of St. Benedict and its emphasis on manual labor and self-sufficiency. The order spread rapidly...