Arnold Janssen
German priest and missionary founder
Born
1837
188 years ago
Died
January 15th, 1909
116 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Germany
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A priest and missionary dedicated to educational and spiritual service, established the Society of the Divine Word in 1875 to promote missionary work worldwide. Founded the congregation of the Servants of the Holy Spirit, focusing on global evangelization and education. Created various institutions and missions to support his vision for spreading the Gospel, emphasizing the importance of cultural sensitivity in missionary work.
Founded the Society of the Divine Word
Established the Servants of the Holy Spirit
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