Katholieke Studentenvereniging Sanctus Virgilius or KSV Sanctus Virgilius (, ), also known as Virgiel, is a Dutch coeducational fraternity. It was established at the Polytechnic School of Delft in Delft in 1898. It has more than 2,000 student members at 176 houses.

History

Virgiel was founded as Crescendo Gramen Sementat on March 2, 1898, at the Polytechnic School of Delft, now Delft University of Technology, as the result of emancipation of the Catholic youth in the Netherlands. Catholicism had long been repressed by government policy, and Delft Catholic students wanted to unite to discuss their faith and position in society. Around thirty percent of its members are women.thumb|St. Barbara's Monastery, home of Virgiel

Symbols

Sanctus Virgillus was named after the Irish-born astronomer, geometer, and bishop Saint Virgil. Some houses are exclusively for members; others include members of other student associations.

In 1963, Virgiel donated a bronze bust of poet and critic Dirk Coster, made by the sculptor Henk Entienne, to the garden at in Delft.

Notable members

  • Jo Ritzen, Minister of Education, Culture and Science; Minister of Welfare, Health and Culture; Minister of Education and Sciences

See also

  • Collegium Studiosorum Veritas

References

  • Official website
  • Sanctus Virgilius Alumni Association