In 1764 he was made abbot in commendam of the rich abbey of Molesme.

In 1653 he was made abbot of Riddagshausen Abbey.

Shortly before the latter's death (994) Odilo was made abbot and received Holy orders.

Yuen Mau continued his studies and being from the main temple, was made abbot of the small monastery.

He remained there many years, before being made abbot of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe.

In 1130 he was made abbot, of Anchin.

In 1656 Eustache de Beaufort, at the age of 20 years, was made abbot.

Although he did not die until 710, his successor Dunchad was made abbot in 707.

Ælfwig was made abbot in 1063.

Still a minor at his father's death in 1445, he was made abbot of Thel in 1454.