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Father Mario Borelli - Casa dello Scugnizzo
The priest Father Mario Borrelli achieved international renown with his campaigns to aid abandoned street children of Naples, Italy, where the Scugnizzi or street urchins, ran wild amid the bombed buildings. Through his Casa dello Scugnizzo (House of the Urchins) at the derelict Church of Materdei (pictured), a huge amount of success was achieved, providing a new start in life for the youngsters of the city. Date: circa 1961
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the inspiring Father Mario Borelli - Casa dello Scugnizzo poster print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures the compassionate heart of Father Mario Borelli, an international figure of kindness and hope. Known for his tireless efforts to aid the abandoned street children of Naples, Italy, affectionately called Scugnizzi, Father Borelli's legacy continues to inspire and uplift. Bring the story of this remarkable priest into your home or office with this stunning poster print, a testament to the transformative power of love and dedication.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph, Father Mario Borelli, a devoted Italian priest, stands before the dilapidated Church of Materdei in Naples, Italy. The year is circa 1961, and the city is still reeling from the devastating effects of war. Amid the bombed buildings and rubble, a group of Scugnizzi, or street urchins, once ran wild. These children, abandoned and left to fend for themselves, were a common sight in the impoverished streets of Naples. However, Father Borelli, determined to make a difference, established Casa dello Scugnizzo, or the House of the Urchins, within the church walls. This charitable initiative became an international beacon of hope, providing a new start in life for countless youngsters in the city. The sun casts a warm glow over the scene, symbolizing the renewed sense of hope and opportunity that Father Borelli brought to these children. With unwavering dedication, Father Borelli and his team at Casa dello Scugnizzo worked tirelessly to provide education, food, shelter, and a sense of belonging to the city's most vulnerable population. Through their efforts, these children were given the tools they needed to break free from the cycle of poverty and abandonment, and to build a better future for themselves and their communities. This powerful image encapsulates the transformative power of compassion, perseverance, and the human spirit. Father Borelli's legacy continues to inspire generations, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow.
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