Focolare Movement

Farewell Marco!

May 9, 2017

“This evening, Marco Tecilla, the first focolarino, is latest pearl to be added to the crown of Mary. With infinite gratitude, we gather around him in an embrace which unites heaven and earth,” writes Maria Voce, President of the Focolare Movement, when she announced the passing of Marco, the first young man to follow Chiara […]

Marco Tecilla“This evening, Marco Tecilla, the first focolarino, is latest pearl to be added to the crown of Mary. With infinite gratitude, we gather around him in an embrace which unites heaven and earth,” writes Maria Voce, President of the Focolare Movement, when she announced the passing of Marco, the first young man to follow Chiara Lubich in the way of the Focolare. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Wednesday 10th May, at 11.00 am at the Mariapolis Centre in Castel Gandolfo (Rome).

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