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Blessed André Fardeau

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 24

Born

November 19, 1761

Died

August 1, 24

Beatified

19 February 1984 by Pope John Paul II at Rome, Italy

Venerated

9 June 1983 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed André Fardeau, also known as André of Angers, was a devoted priest of the diocese of Angers, France, who met a martyr's death during the persecutions of the French Revolution. Born on 19 November 1761 in Soucelles, Maine-et-Loire, France, André's life was marked by unwavering dedication to his vocation.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1984-02-19 by 19 February 1984 by Pope John Paul II at Rome, Italy

Feast Days

August 24January 2
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