These short videos invite us to reflect on the origins of the Servite tradition, a story that begins in 13th-century Florence with seven friends who felt called to leave their ordinary lives and dedicate themselves to God in the service of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Their journey was one of friendship, prayer, and a deep desire to follow Christ through the compassionate heart of Mary. From this humble beginning grew the Order of the Servants of Mary, a community shaped by contemplation, fraternity, and a special devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows.
As you watch these videos, you are invited not only to learn about this history, but also to consider how the same spirit of service, compassion, and Marian devotion continues to inspire people today, including those who walk the path of the Secular Servants of Mary.