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| Societas Mariæ (Latin)[1] | |
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| Abbreviation | S.M. |
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| Nickname | Marist |
| Formation | 29 April 1836 |
| Founder | Fr. Jean-Claude Colin |
| Founded at | Lyon, France |
| Type | Catholic religious congregation |
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Region served | Worldwide |
Motto | Latin: Sub Mariae Nomine English: Under Mary's Name |
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Main organ | SMbulletin |
Parent organization | Catholic Church |
| Website | www.maristsm.org |
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The Society of Mary (Latin: Societas Mariæ), better known under the name Marist, is a religious congregation under pontifical right.
Born in Cerdon (France) under the leadership of Jean-Claude Colin, the Society of Mary was recognized by an apostolic brief on April 29, 1836 and is made up of several branches (fathers, brothers, sisters, third order). Marists are religious but not monks.