1. The family: childhood and youth The Durandos were a respected and wealthy family in Mondovì. They had ten children, of whom two died in infancy. Marcantonio was born on 22 May 1801. The family … Read More
The Unedited Collection of Letters of Blessed Marcantonio Durando
Fr. Durando never wrote a book, nor published one, except for an “educative” pamphlet, written for an Institute of the Daughters of Charity at Fontanetta Po. His collection of letters, however, is a veritable “monument,” … Read More
Marcantonio Durando: The Decree on the Virtues
Marcantonio Durando A priest of the Congregation of St Vincent de Paul Founder of the Institute of the Sisters of Jesus the Nazarene (1801-1880) The decree on the virtues “Speaking the truth in love, we … Read More
Blessed Marco Antonio Durando
Blessed Marco Antonio Durando was born May 22, 1801 in Mondovi, Italy and died December 10, 1880 in Turin, Italy. A priest of the Congregation of the Mission, he founded the Institute of the Sisters … Read More