Turin, Italy – January 26th, 1854 – “On the evening of 26 January 1854 we gathered in Don Bosco's room: Don Bosco himself, Rocchietti, Artiglia, Cagliero and Rua; and it was proposed that we engage, with the help of God and of St. Francis de Sales, in an experiment in the practical exercise of charity toward neighbour, to eventually make a promise, and then if it will be deemed possible and convenient, to make a vow of it to the Lord. From that evening the name Salesians was given to those who chose and would in the future choose to engage in such an exercise” (Fr Giovanni Battista Lemoyne).