The Story of Mary Aikenhead: Foundress of the Irish Sisters of Charity (1897)

The Story Of Mary Aikenhead: Foundress Of The Irish Sisters Of Charity (1897) is a biographical account of the life and works of Mary Aikenhead, the founder of the Irish Sisters of Charity. Written by Maria Nethercott, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Mary Aikenhead's life, from her childhood in Ireland to her establishment of the Sisters of Charity, a Catholic religious congregation dedicated to serving the poor and sick.The book details Mary Aikenhead's early life, including her family background, education, and religious upbringing. It also explores her spiritual journey and the events that led her to establish the Sisters of Charity in 1815. The book provides insight into the challenges and obstacles Mary Aikenhead faced in establishing the congregation, as well as the impact her work had on Irish society.Throughout the book, Nethercott highlights Mary Aikenhead's compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to helping those in need. The author also provides historical context, discussing the social and political conditions in Ireland during Mary Aikenhead's lifetime.Overall, The Story Of Mary Aikenhead: Foundress Of The Irish Sisters Of Charity (1897) is a compelling biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of Ireland's most influential religious figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.