""The Portrait Of A Pious Bishop: Or The Life And Death Of Francis Kirwan, Bishop Of Killala"" is a biographical book written by John Lynch in 1848. It tells the story of Francis Kirwan, who was a bishop in the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book describes Kirwan's life from his early years, his education, his ordination as a priest, and his eventual appointment as a bishop. It also covers his work as a bishop, including his efforts to improve the lives of his parishioners, his involvement in the Catholic Emancipation movement, and his opposition to the British government's policies towards Ireland. The book also details Kirwan's death and the legacy he left behind. Overall, ""The Portrait Of A Pious Bishop"" is a tribute to a man who dedicated his life to serving his faith and his people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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