Who doesn’t remember the story of Florence Nightingale from their elementary school days? Today, the Episcopal Church takes time to remember her life of service among the sick and her tireless work to reform nursing.
Although English, Florence was born in Florence, Italy on May 12, 1820 because her wealthy parents were travelling in that country at the time. And as one might imagine from her name, her parents named her after the city of her birth.
Florence was brought up a Unitarian, but later she joined the Church of England.
Florence led a group of nurses who served in the Crimean War. During that time, she worked to improve the conditions that wounded soldiers experienced and was successful in her efforts. She returned to England after the war in 1856 as a national hero.
Florence died on August 13, 1910 having lived a life dedicated to improving conditions in hospitals. The stories associated with her wrok during the war are numerous, and they have, no doubt, been an inspiration to many who went into the nursing profession.
Although English, Florence was born in Florence, Italy on May 12, 1820 because her wealthy parents were travelling in that country at the time. And as one might imagine from her name, her parents named her after the city of her birth.
Florence was brought up a Unitarian, but later she joined the Church of England.
Florence led a group of nurses who served in the Crimean War. During that time, she worked to improve the conditions that wounded soldiers experienced and was successful in her efforts. She returned to England after the war in 1856 as a national hero.
Florence died on August 13, 1910 having lived a life dedicated to improving conditions in hospitals. The stories associated with her wrok during the war are numerous, and they have, no doubt, been an inspiration to many who went into the nursing profession.
Today, please remember in your prayers all nurses who work in hospitals and clinics throughout the world serving the sick. Especially remember our nurses in the armed services at home and abroad who are ministering to the war wounded.
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