They were recognized as a religious community in 1106, both by the Bishop of Angers and by Pope Paschal II. Robert, who soon resumed his life of itinerant preaching, appointed Hersende of Champagne to lead the community. Later her assistant, Petronilla of Chemillé, was elected as the first abbess in 1115.
They were recognized as a religious community in 1106 both by the Bishop of Angers and by Pope Paschal II Robert who soon resumed his life of itinerant preaching appointed Hersende of Champagne to lead the community Later her assistant Petronilla of Chemillé was elected as the first abbess in 1115