St. Louis Marie Grignion De Montfort

Founder of Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel

St. Louis Grignion de Montfort was born on 31st January 1673 in a small town of Montfort in France. Even from his childhood day, he was virtuous and exhibited an extraordinary love for the poor. He taught, served the poor people and championed their cause.

He was ‘a great scholar, a powerful speaker and on author of many spiritual works such as “The Love of Eternal Wisdom”. The True Devotion of Mary “The Secret of Mary”, and “The Secret of Rosary”.

He never bothered about the consequences of telling the “truth” and doing what was right before the eyes of God. He was victimized by the world for his honesty and conviction.

He died at an early age of 43 in 1716 on April 28th. He was acclaimed a Saint by the people and the Church authorities. He established may dedicated groups of men and women to carry on his good work, particularly instructing the young. One such organisation is the Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel.

St. Paul’s High School and many such educational Institutions all over India are administered by the followers of St. Montfort under the banner Brothers of St. Gabriel.