The Life of Father Ignatius: O. S. B., the Monk of Llanthony

By Beatrice de Bertouch

Book Overview

The Life of Father Ignatius: O. S. B., The Monk of Llanthony is a biographical book written by Beatrice De Bertouch and originally published in 1904. The book tells the story of Father Ignatius, a Benedictine monk who founded the monastic community of Llanthony Abbey in Wales in the late 19th century. Father Ignatius was known for his charismatic personality, his dedication to his faith, and his efforts to promote Catholicism in England and Wales.The book provides a detailed account of Father Ignatius's life, from his early years as a student at Oxford University to his decision to become a monk and establish a new monastic community in Wales. It also explores his relationships with other religious figures of the time, including Cardinal Manning and Pope Leo XIII.Throughout the book, Bertouch provides insights into Father Ignatius's spiritual beliefs and his approach to monastic life. She also examines the challenges he faced in establishing and maintaining the Llanthony community, including financial difficulties and opposition from some members of the local community.Overall, The Life of Father Ignatius is a fascinating portrait of a remarkable religious figure and a valuable historical document for anyone interested in the history of Catholicism in England and Wales.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165135078
• ISBN13: 9781165135073
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 636 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"