Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Life Of Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin: Prince And Priest"" is a biography of the life of Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin, written by Sarah M. Brownson and first published in 1873. Gallitzin was a Russian prince who converted to Catholicism and became a priest in the United States in the early 19th century. The book covers his life from his birth in 1770 to his death in 1840, detailing his upbringing as a member of the Russian aristocracy, his conversion to Catholicism, and his decision to become a priest. The book also explores Gallitzin's work as a missionary in the United States, where he founded several Catholic churches and worked to promote the faith in a largely Protestant country. Brownson's biography draws heavily on Gallitzin's own writings and correspondence, as well as accounts from his contemporaries. Overall, ""Life Of Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin: Prince And Priest"" provides a detailed and engaging portrait of a remarkable figure in Catholic history.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.
