Life Of Saint Angela Merici Of Brescia: Foundress Of The Order Of Saint Ursula (1857) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436517416)

The book ""Life of Saint Angela Merici of Brescia: Foundress of the Order of Saint Ursula"" is a biographical account of the life of Saint Angela Merici, written by Abbe Parenty and originally published in 1857. The book tells the story of Angela Merici, a 16th-century Italian saint and founder of the Order of Saint Ursula, a religious order dedicated to the education of young girls. The book begins by describing Angela's childhood and early life in Brescia, Italy, where she was born in 1474. It then follows her journey as she becomes a devout Christian and dedicates her life to serving God. Angela's religious fervor leads her to found the Order of Saint Ursula, which was unique in that it was dedicated to the education of young girls, rather than the usual focus on male education. The book goes on to describe Angela's many accomplishments, including the establishment of schools for girls throughout Italy, her work with the poor and sick, and her role as a spiritual leader and advisor. It also includes details of her many miracles and visions, which were said to have occurred throughout her life. Overall, ""Life of Saint Angela Merici of Brescia"" is a detailed and inspiring account of a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving God and helping others. It offers an insight into the life and times of 16th-century Italy, as well as a fascinating look at the history of the Catholic Church and the role of women in religious life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Abbe Parenty
ISBN-10: 1436517419
ISBN-13: 9781436517416
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 252
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d