Blessed Antoinefrédéric Ozanam
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 8
Born
April 23, 1813
Died
September 8, 1853
Beatified
22 August 1997 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
6 July 1993 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Antoine-Frédéric Ozanam, born on April 23, 1813, in Milan, Italy, was the fifth child of Jean and Marie Ozanam. Unfortunately, out of their 14 children, only three survived to adulthood. Despite facing the immense loss of his siblings, Antoine-Frédéric grew up in a deeply religious household that nurtured his spiritual life.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1997-08-22 by 22 August 1997 by Pope John Paul II; beatification recognition celebrated at Notre Dame de Paris cathedral
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