Marc Sangnier, founder of the Sillon: 150 years (1873-1950)
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Today marks the 150th anniversary of the birth on 3 April 1873 of Marc Sangnier, founder of the French movement of democratic education, Le Sillon (The Furrow). Almost forgotten now, he was one of the greatest Catholic lay leaders of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Marc Sangnier, founder of the Sillon: 150 years (1873-1950)
Marc Sangnier, founder of the Sillon: 150…
Marc Sangnier, founder of the Sillon: 150 years (1873-1950)
Today marks the 150th anniversary of the birth on 3 April 1873 of Marc Sangnier, founder of the French movement of democratic education, Le Sillon (The Furrow). Almost forgotten now, he was one of the greatest Catholic lay leaders of the 19th and 20th centuries.