St Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort, born on January 31, 1673 and died on April 28 1716, was a French Catholic priest and confessor who gained popularity as a preacher during his time. Pope Clement XI appointed him as a missionary apostolic.
In addition to his preaching, St Louis Grignon de Montfort also dedicated time to writing several books that later became renowned Catholic works, influencing numerous popes.
He was recognized for his special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and his advocacy for the practice of praying the rosary.
St Louis Grignon de Montfort is widely regarded as a significant figure in the field of Mariology, especially due to his written contributions.
His most notable works on the subject of Marian devotions are found in “Secret of the Rosary” and “True Devotion to Mary”.
On July 20, 1947, during the papacy of Pope Pius XII, the Roman Catholic Church declared Montfort a saint.
A “founders statue” designed by Giacomo Parisini is situated in an elevated niche of the south nave of St. Peter’s Basilica.
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