Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life of B. John Juvenal Ancina: Companion of St. Philip Neri, Bishop of Saluzzo"" is a biography written by Charles Henry Bowden. The book tells the story of John Juvenal Ancina, a companion of St. Philip Neri and later Bishop of Saluzzo. The biography covers Ancina's life from his childhood to his death, detailing his spiritual journey, his work with St. Philip Neri, his ordination as a priest, and his eventual appointment as Bishop. The book also explores the historical and cultural context of Ancina's life, including the religious and political climate of Renaissance Italy. Bowden draws on a range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a detailed and engaging account of Ancina's life and legacy. Overall, ""The Life of B. John Juvenal Ancina"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the lives of its saints and leaders.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.