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"...not to go forward on the way to God, and
to stand still, is indeed to go backward..."
[Anthony Mary Zaccaria, Sermon VI]
St. Anthony M. Zaccaria by Cristina Bellazzi
St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria
[by Cristina Bellazzi]

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 The history of the Barnabites begins in the
16th century

 October 31, 1517

February 18, 1533

 1545-1563

Martin Luther posts his
ninety-five Theses
in Wittenberg

Pope Clement VII approves the Order founded by
Anthony Mary Zaccaria,
the Barnabites

 The Council of Trent promotes an internal reformation of the Catholic Church

For a brief overview of the origins of the Barnabites see History 1.

For a more extensive presentation
see History 2.

For an outline of the Barnabites' subsequent history to the present time see Highlights.

To know the man the Barnabites call their "holy father," Anthony Mary Zaccaria, see the Founder section and read his Letters and Sermons in the Documents section.

To take a virtual tour of Barnabite history visit the Pictures section.

Learn the meaning of the Barnabite Logo and see the image of the Madonna every Barnabite holds dear in his room.

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