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In 867 ConwoĂŻon stepped down from the office of abbot on account of his advanced age, and died a year later, on 5 January 868. His successor was
Ritcant (867-871). During his leadership Redon, like the whole region round the mouths of the
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of Redon Abbey, containing copies of documents from the foundation up to the 12th century, survives, and has been published in two editions. It is a record of great importance for the history of
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the altar and some drank the communion wine. Those who drank the wine, became delirious and died, while those who had not drunk it, survived.
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When the founder, Ratwili, fell ill, the monks were able to cure him. Out of gratitude he sent his son
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