Blessed Célestin Ringeard
Also known as: one of the Monks of Tibhirine
Feast Day
21-May
Born
27 July 1933 in Touvois, Loire-Atlantique, France
Died
21 May 1996 near Médéa, Algeria; his head was discovered on 31 May 1996, but they bodies have not been found; buried in the cemetery of the monastery at Tibhirine on 4 June 1996
Beatified
8 December 2018 by Pope Francis
Venerated
26 January 2018 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Célestin Ringeard, also known as one of the Monks of Tibhirine, was born on 27 July 1933 in Touvois, Loire-Atlantique, France. He dedicated his life to serving others and following the path of faith. Before entering religious life, Célestin worked as a nurse during the Algerian Independence War, tending to the wounded on both sides of the conflict. This experience allowed him to witness firsthand the devastation of war and instilled in him a profound sense of compassion for all those affected by violence.
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