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Blessed Élie Leymarie De Laroche

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 22

Born

January 8, 1758

Died

August 22, 1794

Beatified

1 October 1995 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

2 July 1994 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Élie Leymarie De Laroche was born on 8 January 1758 in Annesse, Dordogne, France. He grew up in a devout Catholic family and displayed a deep love for Christ from an early age. Recognizing his calling to the priesthood, Élie entered seminary and was ordained as a priest in the diocese of Verdun, France.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1995-10-01 by 1 October 1995 by Pope John Paul II
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