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Daughters of Charity – Unsung Heroes

Daughters of Charity – Unsung Heroes

by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2009 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family

When historians mention the 1853-1856 Crimean War, they talk about the heroism of soldiers but often forget the story of the Filles de la Charité nuns, who are followers of St. Vincent de Paul. Istanbul’s La Paix Hospital is a standing testament to tolerance in the...

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