Demetrius Gallitzin
Here is the tomb of the Russian prince-priest who gave up a life of ease for a frontier mission. Founder of Loretto, Catholic colony, 1799. St. Michael's is on the site of his chapel. He died here May 6, 1840.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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