The Ancient Corbie Abbey of Saint Peter
The Ancient Corbie Abbey of Saint Peter is the ruins of what once was one of the largest Royal Benedictine Abbeys in the world. Originally constructed between 657 and 662 by Saint Balthild, queen of France.
In 1137 a fire destroyed the monastic buildings but they were rebuilt on a larger scale. The structure as it stands today with it's imposing facade was constructed at the beginning of the 16th century. It was closed in 1791 during the French Revolution. The gothic structure became known as the Corbie quarry when the stones were sold piece by piece. The demolition of the Abbey was ordered to stop between 1810 and 1811. Then during WW1 the Abbey was destroyed before being reconstructed between the two world wars.
The Saint Pierre Abbey is a protected Historical monument.
L'Abbatiale Saint Pierre
This Neo-Gothic structure was the main church in the region and at it's height, was home to over three hundred benedictine monks under the direct orders of the Papacy. It was known throughout Europe for its library and the scriptorium where the Carolinian script (lower case letter) was invented.
The Corbie Abbey was gifted one of the fingers of Saint Peter of Rome, an apostle of Jesus and the very first Pope.
The Benedictine Abbey of Corbie is a pilgrimage destination. There are many treasures within the church including important relics, tombstones and the high Altar of the Duthoit Brothers.
