
Venerable John Merlini
Venerable JOHN MERLINI was born at Spoleto, Italy August 28, 1795. Disciple of St. Gaspar del Bufalo, he continued the latter's missionary work, traveling untiringly the roads of Italy and conducting popular missions in which he preached the reconciling power of the Blood of Christ. He directed and developed the Missionary Society of The Precious Blood in Italy and abroad as the 3rd Moderator General between 1847 and 1873.
He was guide and support of St. Maria De Mattias in the founding of the Sisters Adorers of the Blood of Christ. Renowned for Sanctity, he died at Rome, January 12, 1873. His body lies near that of Saint Gaspar in the Church of Santa Maria in Trivio. On June 22, 1972, Pope Paul VI declared his virtue heroic and ordered the decree to be published to that effect.
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Related Documents
First Reflection on Ven. John Merlini, [english] [spanish]
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Fr. Barry Fischer, C.PP.S.
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Selections chosen by Fr. Barry Fischer, C.PP.S.
