Anniversary of death of Justin De Jacobis
John Freund, CM
July 29, 2010
Justin De Jacobis, CM (October 9, 1800 – July 31, 1860) served as Vincentian missionary to Ethiopia from 1839 until his death.Between 1839 and 1860 he worked in northern Ethiopia, mainly in Tegray. On July 25, 1939, he was beatified and canonized as a saint on October 26, 1975.
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Blessings to the CMs, DCs and Vincentian laity in Eritrea and Ethiopia! May the prayers of St . Justin draw down grace in abundance upon your missionary efforts, and continue to heal the wounds between the Orthodox and Catholic churches!1 Comment
Aidan Rooney, C.M.
on July 30, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Blessings to the CMs, DCs and Vincentian laity in Eritrea and Ethiopia! May the prayers of St . Justin draw down grace in abundance upon your missionary efforts, and continue to heal the wounds between the Orthodox and Catholic churches!