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Publication of January Volumes

When
1643
Where
Antwerp
Part of
Publication of First Volumes of Acta Sanctorum

The first two volumes of the Acta Sanctorum, covering January saints, were printed in Antwerp in 1643 after fourteen years of work.

Jean Bolland completed the preparation of documents for the saints of January and found a publisher. After fourteen years of work, these two volumes were printed in Antwerp in 1643, marking the beginning of the Acta Sanctorum series.

Sources

  1. Jean Bolland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-16
  2. Acta Sanctorum Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-28

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