Cardinal Mercier in the First World War Belgium, Germany and the Catholic Church |
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| Author:
| De Volder, Jan |
| Series title: | KADOC Studies on Religion, Culture and Society Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-94-6270-164-9 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2019 |
| Publisher: | Leuven University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $59.00 |
Book Description:
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Cardinal Désiré-Joseph Mercier, Archbishop of Malines, was the incarnation of the Belgian resistance against the German occupation during the First World War. With his famous pastoral letter of Christmas 1914 'Patriotisme et Endurance' he reached a wide audience, and gained international influence and respect.Mercier's distinct patriotic stance...
Cardinal Désiré-Joseph Mercier, Archbishop of Malines, was the incarnation of the Belgian resistance against the German occupation during the First World War. With his famous pastoral letter of Christmas 1914 'Patriotisme et Endurance' he reached a wide audience, and gained international influence and respect.Mercier's distinct patriotic stance...