Biography of Father Theodosius Florentini 1808 – 1865

1808 23 May born in Münster, Graubünden
1815 - 1825 Studies in Münster, Taufers, Bozen, Stans, Baden and Chur
1825 Entrance into the noviciate of the Capuchins in Sitten
1826 Religious Profession
1831 - 1838 Novice-master in Solothurn and Baden
1838 - 1841 Guardian in Baden, Director of the Sisters of the Coronation of Our Lady
1841 Father Theodosius convicted for incitement, fled to Alsace, practised as teacher in the school of Altdorf and Stans, wrote books.
1844 Profession of the first Holy Cross Sisters, opening of the first school for girls in Menzingen.
1845 - 1858 Dean at the Cathedral of Chur,
other activities: preaching of missions for people in Switzerland, retreats, highly appreciated preacher and speaker in Switzerland and abroad
1856 Ingenbohl becomes the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Mercy
1860 - 1865 Vicar General in Chur
Editor of numerous papers, founder of the Association of Catholic Libraries in the catholic part of Switzerland, opening of factories
1863 1863 Father Theodosius speaks at the Day of the Catholic gathering in Frankfurt, Germany about the problems and their solutions in connection with workers.
1865 15 February: Father Theodosius died on a journey
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