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A45924
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The institutions of the Congregation of the Oratory, at St. Maries in Vallicella, within the city of Rome. Founded by St. Philip Nerius
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Congregation of the Oratory. Santa Maria in Vallicella (Church : Rome, Italy)
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1687
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Wing I233A; ESTC R215995
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