those considered heretics. In so doing, he gained wide recognition and was highly acclaimed as a mystic, an intellectual and an orator. His preaching, in fact, was largely responsible for the Second Crusade (1147–1149). In addition, as his fame increased, noblemen, bishops, princes and popes sought his counsel. Bernard also gained recognition because of the many miracles that occurred in his ministry. It was reported, “From all quarters sick persons were conveyed to him by the friends who sought from