LA Salles Last Prayer
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LA Salles Last Prayer
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, quits his deathbed to receive the last rites. Date: 1651 - 1719
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1651 1719 Baptiste Benefactor Chretiens Churchman Death Bed Educator Founder Freres Prayer Quits Receive Rites Salle
La Salle's Last Prayer
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is a poignant and evocative image capturing the final moments of Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, a renowned French churchman, educator, and benefactor. The painting depicts the founder of the Frères Chrétiens, or Christian Brothers, on his deathbed, receiving the last rites from a priest. Dated between 1651 and 1719, this powerful work of art encapsulates the deep faith and unwavering dedication of a man who devoted his life to the education and spiritual growth of children. Born in Reims, France, Jean-Baptiste de La Salle began his religious life as a member of the Order of the Minims. However, he felt called to serve in a different way and, in 1680, founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. This innovative educational institution aimed to provide quality education to underprivileged children, making it a groundbreaking initiative for its time. Throughout his life, La Salle demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his mission. He traveled extensively throughout France, establishing schools and recruiting brothers to join his order. His educational philosophy emphasized the importance of practical learning and the development of the whole child – mind, body, and spirit. As La Salle's health began to decline, he continued to work tirelessly, even from his deathbed. In this moving painting, we see him receiving the last rites, his eyes closed in prayer and his hands joined in supplication. Despite the imminence of his death, his expression remains serene and resolute, reflecting his deep faith and unwavering dedication to his life's work. "La Salle's Last Prayer" is a testament to the enduring legacy of a man who changed the lives of countless children through education and left an indelible mark on the history of French Catholicism. The painting serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of faith and the importance of dedicating oneself to the service of others.
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