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Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament

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The Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (Latin: Congregatio Sanctissimi Sacramenti), commonly known as the Sacramentinos is a Catholic Clerical Religious Congregation of Pontifical Right for men (priests, deacons, and brothers) founded by St. Pierre-Julien Eymard. Its members use the nominal letters S.S.S. which is the acronym of its official name in Latin, after their names. By their life and activities, they assist the Church in her efforts to form Christian communities whose center of life is the Eucharist. They commit themselves to the implementation of this ideal in collaboration with lay men and women engaged in various ministries.

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Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament
Via Giovanni Battista De Rossi, Rome Nomentano

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Via Giovanni Battista De Rossi

Via Giovanni Battista De Rossi
00162 Rome, Nomentano
Lazio, Italy
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