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The article discusses the lives of two Cistercian saints called Amadeus, written by monks, Thomas Merton. The saints were father and son, in which it is the son who had the official title of saint and enjoys the greater liturgical cult, while his father is accorded the title of Blessed on the grounds of his immemorial veneration.

The article focuses on the life and works of Blessed Christian O'Conarchy and Blessed Waltheof as abbots. O'Conarchy was born in Bangor, Ireland about 1100 and was chosen to succeed Malchus as bishop of Lismore in 1150. Waltheof is one of the closest friends of Saint Aelred at the court of King David of Scotland. He was elected as Archbishop of York in 1143.

The article presents an introduction to the article "Blessed Amadeus of Hauterive, The Elder: Monk of Bonnevaux," which focuses on the lives of two Cistercian saints called Amadeus. The saints were father and son, in which it is the son who had the official title of saint and enjoys the greater liturgical cult, while his father is accorded the title of Blessed on the grounds of his immemorial veneration.

The article focuses on the life of Blessed Christian O'Conarchy and Blessed Waltheof as abbots. O'Conarchy is the first Irish Cistercian. Waltheof became a stepson of King David following the death of his biological father. It is believed that both of them are men with exceptional gifts of nature and grace.