From the Statute of the Elena da Persico Foundation (Art. 2)

 

The Foundation aims to:
 

• Promote and spread the knowledge of Elena da Persico, born in Verona on 17 July 1869 and died in Affi (Verona) on 28 June 1948, of her spirituality and her work;

 

• To be devoted to activities related to religious culture and education in the Catholic laity.

More specifically, the Foundation aims to:
 

• Support and follow the process of canonisation of the Servant of God Elena da Persico;
   

• Contribute to the conservation and promotion of the archival and bibliographic heritage concerning the historical figure of Elena da Persico;
   

• Contribute to the preservation and promotion of the estate known as “Villa Elena” in Affi, safeguarding its artistic heritage and conserving its interior furnishings and items that were formerly owned by Elena da Persico.

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Taking inspiration from Elena da Persico as a promoter of socially-oriented initiatives, the Foundation shall promote cultural and social initiatives in the Veneto Region for societal growth in accordance with the values of Christian solidarity.