""The Origin of the Order of Our Lady of Charity: Or Its History from Its Foundation Until the Revolution"" is a historical account of the Order of Our Lady of Charity, written by Joseph Mary Ory and first published in 1918. The book traces the origins of the order, which was founded in 1641 by Saint John Eudes in France, and its development through the centuries until the French Revolution. Ory provides a detailed analysis of the order's mission to help women who had fallen into prostitution and its efforts to reform them through religious education. The book also explores the challenges faced by the order during the French Revolution, when its members were persecuted and its properties confiscated. Overall, ""The Origin of the Order of Our Lady of Charity"" offers a comprehensive look at the history of this important religious order and its impact on the lives of women in France.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.
