Congregation of the Great Saint Bernard

The Congregation of the Great Saint Bernard is a religious order of the Catholic Church, founded in the 12th century by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. It promotes a life of prayer, community, and service, often in the context of monastic life. The order is known for its historical role in the Alps, where members tended to travelers and the sick, particularly around the Great St. Bernard Pass. They are also famous for their breeding of rescue dogs, known as St. Bernards, which were used to help locate and assist stranded travelers in snowy conditions.