Cardinal Andrew della Valle

The first Protector that the Congregation of Capuchin Friars had was the Monsignor Cardinal della Valle of Rome. He was at the time of Clement VII. A very kind man he loved the Congregation of Congregation and gave them their first place which was Saint Euphemia. He did not support us much in Court because he did not want to upset our adversaries whom we have mentioned above. Nonetheless he did appear openly to support us. He did not live for very long and when the Congregation was in its greatest struggle he passed away to the better life.