(Manuscript) - CONGREGATION OF THE FATHERS OF CHRISTIAN DOCT - Lot 27

(Manuscript) - CONGREGATION OF THE FATHERS OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE. (CONSTITUTIONS de la). Very legible manuscript from the end of the XVIIth century, 73 leaves bound in 1 volume in-12, rigid contemporary vellum. Very detailed statutes of the order, divided into 3 books: De l'état, institut et gouvernement de la congrégation - De la vie spirituelle - Des peines contre ceux qui transgressent les Constitutions. The Congregation of the Fathers of Christian Doctrine was founded in 1593 by César de Bus (1544-1607) from Cavaillon. Living under the obedience of the Somasque friars, the Fathers of the Christian Doctrine dedicated themselves to the care of orphans, disadvantaged young people and their rehabilitation. Each part has its own ornate penciled title. Stain on one leaf else a good copy. ED