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A45924 The institutions of the Congregation of the Oratory, at St. Maries in Vallicella, within the city of Rome. Founded by St. Philip Nerius Congregation of the Oratory. Santa Maria in Vallicella (Church : Rome, Italy) 1687 (1687) Wing I233A; ESTC R215995 48,632 109

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