Antiques Expert Turned Priest: Father Patrick van der Vorst
Father Patrick van der Vorst gave up a successful career in the art world, including his home, his possessions and even his dog, to become a Catholic priest at 52. Born in Bruges, he grew up attending mass and learned about monastic living at boarding school. His parents loved art and auctions, where you could touch as well as look, and he found himself torn between the art world and a religious calling. He went on to become a director at Sotheby’s, specialising in 18th-century French furniture. In 2010 he appeared on Dragons’ Den and won a £100,000 investment from Deborah Meaden and Theo…
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