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The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order (OM)

February 17, 2029

The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order were seven wealthy and devout men from Florence, Italy, who in 1233, founded the Order of the Servants of Mary (Servites). They were deeply moved by the suffering of the Virgin Mary and sought to live lives of prayer, penance, and service to the poor. The founders—Bonfiglio, Alessio, Manetto, Hugo, Pietro, Jacopo, and Filippo—renounced their worldly possessions and established a community dedicated to devotion to Mary and service to others. They received papal approval for their order in 1255. Their feast day is celebrated on February 17th, honouring their commitment to faith and charity.

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has decreed that this is a Holy Day of Memorial (Optional) to be observed in Canada.

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February 17, 2029
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