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Blessed André Fardeau

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Post-Congregation

Feast Day

24 August; 2 January as one of the Martyrs of Anjou

Born

19 November 1761 in Soucelles, Maine-et-Loire, France

Died

Beheaded on 24 August 1794 at Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France

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

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