Saint Bertold was a French crusader and friar born in the Limoges region. Following his involvement in the Crusades, he relocated to the Holy Land, where he is traditionally credited with establishing a community of hermits on Mount Carmel in 1185. This group sought to emulate the life of the prophet Elijah. Although modern historians debate his direct role in forming the Carmelite Order, he remains a significant figure in the history of the religious community.