Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Life Of Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin: Prince And Priest"" was written by Sarah M. Brownson and was published in 1873. It is a biography of the life of Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin, who was both a prince and a priest. The book explores his early life as a member of the Russian aristocracy, his conversion to Catholicism, and his decision to leave his privileged life behind to become a priest in America. The author delves into Gallitzin's struggles and triumphs as a missionary in the early days of the Catholic Church in the United States. The book provides a detailed account of Gallitzin's efforts to establish Catholic communities in rural Pennsylvania and his dedication to serving the needs of the poor and marginalized. Overall, ""Life Of Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin: Prince And Priest"" is a compelling biography of a remarkable man who devoted his life to serving God and his fellow human beings.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.