Fidei et Virtuti Journal
Research, translations, rediscovered writings, and historical scholarship dedicated to preserving the memory of the Papal Zouaves.
In the Fidei et Virtuti Journal on Substack, we seek to revive and spread the story of the Papal Zouaves’ sacrifice, heroism, and, in some cases, martyrdom. Through their example of faith and virtue, we hope to inspire the faithful of today to pursue holiness in their own lives, standing firm against the same forces of secularism and atheism that the Papal Zouaves resisted.
Why Fidei et Virtuti?
We chose the name of our journal, Fidei et Virtuti (“Faith and Virtue”), after the medal awarded to the Papal Zouaves and other Pontifical soldiers who successfully defended the Papal States against Garibaldi and his Redshirts in the fall of 1867.
During that campaign, many gave their lives in defense of Blessed Pope Pius IX and his temporal rights. The names of Dufournel, Jong, Guillemin, Watts-Russell, and countless others are forever remembered on a monument to the fallen at Campo Verano cemetery in Rome. Sadly, the monument today lies in a state of despair—a symbol of how their memory has faded, even within much of the Catholic world.
We believe, however, that their faith and virtue must not be forgotten. In this journal, we seek to revive and spread the story of their sacrifice, heroism, and, in some cases, martyrdom.
Why Subscribe to the Fidei et Virtuti Journal?
Original Research
Original historical scholarship that advances our understanding of the Papal Zouaves and the world in which they lived.
Translated Works
Bringing Papal Zouave stories and historical works from across languages into the modern lingua franca — English — so they can reach an international audience.
Rediscovered Writings
Recovering forgotten articles, accounts, letters, and other writings connected to the Papal Zouaves and their cause.
Every article helps preserve and extend the legacy of the Papal Zouaves. Paid subscribers receive 90-day early access to new original research, translations, rediscovered writings, and other publications while directly supporting the work of Papal Zouave International. After the early-access period, most articles are made freely available so this history can reach a wider audience.
Subscribe on SubstackPapal Zouave International Membership
The Fidei et Virtuti Journal is the cornerstone of membership in Papal Zouave International. Members receive early access to new journal publications while directly supporting our research and publishing work. Annual subscriptions also include PapalZouave.com store credit.
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