Archivum Generale Ordinis Praedicatorum
Located at the General Curia of Santa Sabina in Rome, the Archive safeguards the documentary heritage of the Order: acts of General Chapters, correspondence of the Masters of the Order, canonical records, historical manuscripts, photographs, and materials that trace the missionary expansion and intellectual contribution of the Dominican Order throughout the world.
The Constitutions of the Order require that “principal documents” be preserved in the general archives (437 § I). The central Archive of the Order serves as the point of unity for this documentary life, ensuring that the history of provinces, missions, chapters, and governance remains safeguarded and accessible.
The Archive holds, among other materials:
Together, these collections document the life, discernment, and preaching mission of the Order across centuries and continents.
The Dominican tradition has always valued study. The Archive supports historians, theologians, and members of the Dominican Family who seek to understand the development of the Order’s preaching, theology, liturgy, governance, and missionary activity.
Through preserved documents, researchers can trace:
Researchers who wish to consult the Archive are required to contact the Archivist in advance. Requests should include:
Access is granted by appointment and is subject to archival regulations and conservation requirements.
