The Heroic Vow – 1691

The Heroic Vow was a private vow that was taken by St. John Baptist de La Salle and two trusted Brothers in order to guarantee to themselves that they would work to establish the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools no matter what obstacles they might encounter.

Below are some further resources that provide the details and the context.

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In the Autumn of 2021, the RELAN magazine "De La Salle Today" included an article by Br. Gerard Rummery, FSC, that provides a good overview of the circumstances and details of this event.

HERE is the link to the article.

In 1991, on the occasion of the tercentenary of the Heroic Vow, a number of articles were published internationally via the "Lasalliana" series. Two articles were done by Br. Herve Danielou.

HERE is the first article.

HERE is the second article.

In 1991, on the occasion of the tercentenary of the Heroic Vow, a number of articles were published internationally via the "Lasalliana" series. One of the articles was done by Br. Joseph Le Bars.

HERE is the article.