Seven Founders of the Order of Servites

This day is the commemoration of the Seven Founders of the Order of Servites. Here's a brief knowledge about the Seven Founders of the Order of Servites from the Christian Prayer: Liturgy of the Hours - Proper of Saints.

Seven men, born at Florence, began a life on Monte Senario with a particular veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Later they preached throughout Tuscany and founded the Order of Servites of the Blessed Virgin Mary, approved by the Holy See in 1304. Alexis Falconieri, one of the seven, died on this day in 1310.

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Two of them were widowers and two were still married and brought their families to live together in faith.

They meant to live in solitude, but the group was continually disturbed by visitors. They all left Florence and went to Monte Senario. In 1244, under the direction of St. Peter of Verona, O.P., this group adopted a religious habit similar to the Dominicans and chose to live in accord with the Rule of St. Augustine. They adopted the name of the Servants of Mary.

The men were beatified on December 1, 1717 and canonized in 1887. The original founders were the following:

Saint Alexis Falconieri
Saint Bartholomew degli Amidei
Saint Benedict dell’Antella
Saint Buonfiglio Monaldi
Saint Gherardino Sostegni
Saint Hugh dei Lippi-Uguccioni
Saint John Buonagiunta Monetti

Let's not forget to pray to them and ask for protection and strength.

Prayer

Lord,
fill us with the LOVE
which inspired the seven holy brothers
to honor the mother of God with special devotion
and to lead your people to you.
Amen!

Credits:
Christian Prayer: The Liturgy of Hours
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