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- MARCELLIN CHAMPAGNAT was born on 20th May 1789, in March, in a village in the mountains of east-central France. The Revolution was about to burst upon the scene. He was the ninth child of a very Christian family, from whom he received his basic education.
- He was the ninth child of a very Christian family, from whom he received his basic education. His mother and his aunt, a religious driven from her convent, awoke in him a solid faith and deep devotion to Mary.
- When Marcellin was 14, a priest passing through the village helped him to see that God was calling him to the priesthood. Marcellin, whose formal schooling was practically non-existent, began to study because "God wills it!", even while those around him, aware of his limitations, tried to dissuade him.
- He joined a group of seminarians whose goal was to found a congregation bearing Mary's name and including priests, sisters and a lay third order the "Society of Mary" for the re-Christianisation of society. Deeply aware of the cultural and spiritual poverty of the children of the countryside, Marcellin felt a strong urge to include a branch of brothers for the Christian education of young people.
- The day after their ordination on 22nd July 1816, these young priests went to consecrate themselves to Mary and to place their project under her protection at the shrine of Our Lady of Fourviere.
- "I cannot see a child without wanting to tell him how much Jesus loves him."
- Marcellin’s enthusiasm for teaching and spreading the gospel motivated his Brothers. He lived among them, teaching them how to live as an areligious community, and how to care for and educate young people. His educational philosophy was a simple one: to teach children one must love them.
- I'm not just here to teach; I'm here to inspire us all. We must remember that our God is the core of everything.
- Marcellin maintained his aim of establishing Marist communities for the next 20 years. He died at the age of 51 as a result of his actions.chronic disease On June 6, 1840, Marcellin died at Our Lady of the Hermitage in the Gier River Valley, about 30 kilometers from where he began his work.
- More than 320 young men had died by the time he died.already made the decision to follow in his footsteps and work. WithinThis number has risen to almost 2000 in 20 years, andMarcellin's work is still followed by the Marist Brothers today.dreaming, caring for, and educating kids all throughout the worldworld.
- you may not here St. Marcellin, but we will never forget all of your teachers and what should a Marist brother is all about. We will continue what you have started not just for you but also for the people who needs yourhelp.
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