a second home

From 1865 to 1871 Leo Dehon studies in Rome. He will return again and again to his beloved city. Starting from the 90‘s Dehon spends many winter months not in France but in Rome.

"On [October] 25, 1865 I arrived in Rome, touched by the aim of my journey and the view of this city, which evokes in us the entire history. I saw the most important monuments, I recognized myself and I was happy to come back."(NHV IV/122)
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