Achard of St. Victor, C.R.S.A., (c. 1100 –1171) was abbot of the great Abbey of St. Victor, Paris, and later Bishop of Avranches. He was a longtime friend of Thomas Becket (later St. Thomas à Becket). Archard made his crowning achievement the writing of several books on resisting Temptation. His last words were:
“'Tis enough, my brothers: till now I have struggled against my illness; I have forced myself to conceal from you the pain tearing at my bowels—take care lest the author of Evil break through the peace of the brethren and sow hatred among you and yours.”Enough said.
Infamous Last Words: Achard of St. Victor, C.R.S.A., (c. 1100–1171)
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