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202058 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Education Religious History

Priest School

202058 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Il Pontificio College Scozzese in Rome offers an inside look at seminarians' daily routines and spiritual education as they prepare for the priesthood.

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Il Pontificio College Scozzese in Rome offers an inside look at seminarians' daily routines and spiritual education as they prepare for the priesthood.

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Tony Kearneydirector

Daniela Nardini

Daniela Nardinicast

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Il Pontificio College Scozzese in Rome serves as the backdrop for a detailed look at the lives of seminarians preparing for the priesthood. The documentary follows their daily routines and spiritual education within the oldest Scottish institution abroad. Faculty and students share their experiences, revealing the challenges and successes encountered during their formation. The film also reflects on the college's historical significance and its influence on the Catholic Church in Scotland, blending Scottish traditions with the Italian environment.

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