22 December

Born in 1569 – Étienne Martellange, French architect.

Above: View of the City of Avignon and environs, c. 1609

Also, born in 1770, Russian-American priest and missionary Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin.

Whatever differences on points of doctrine may exist amongst the different denominations of Christians, all should be united in the bonds of charity, all should pray for one another, all should be willing to assist one another; and, where we are compelled to disapprove of our neighbor's doctrine, let our disapprobation fall upon his doctrine only, not upon his person.