On May 26, 1949, Merton was ordained to the priesthood and given what name?
Father Louis
Father John
Father Robert
Father Michael
Answer
Merton was ordained to the priesthood on May 26, 1949, and given the name Father Louis. This was a significant event in his life, as it marked his transition from a layperson to a member of the clergy. Merton would go on to spend the rest of his life as a Trappist monk, and his writings would have a profound impact on the Catholic Church and the world at large.
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