Serafino Secchi

Serafino Secchi (died 1628) was the Master of the Order of Preachers from 1612 to 1628.

[1] While he was master, the French nicknamed him "Le Sec" (The Dry One) because of his good memory and attention to detail.

[1] During his mastership, all non-Dominicans were barred from preaching in Dominican churches.

[1] He created special courses on preaching for the first time in the order's history.

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