In 1662, Armand de Rance felt that existing rules had become too relaxed, so he introduced new rules  at the abbey at which he was abbot. In 1902, the various Cistercian monasteries which had adopted his  ideas were united, and the Cistercian order was divided into two commu
In 1662, Armand de Rance felt that existing rules had become too relaxed, so he introduced new rules  at the abbey at which he was abbot. In 1902, the various Cistercian monasteries which had adopted his  ideas were united, and the Cistercian order was divided into two communities, Common Observance and  this one which followed the more austere rules.
In 1662, Armand de Rance felt that existing rules had become too relaxed, so he introduced new rules  at the abbey at which he was abbot.
Trappists or Order of the Reformed Cistercians of the Strict Observance