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Blessed Claude Richard

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

9-Aug

Born

19 May 1741 in Lérouville, Meuse, France

Died

9 August 1794 aboard the prison ship Deux-Associés, in Rochefort, Charente-Maritime, France

Beatified

1 October 1995 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Claude Richard, also known as Claude Richard of Metz, was born on 19 May 1741 in Lérouville, Meuse, France. He chose a life devoted to God and became a Benedictine monk at the monastery in Metz, France. Following his ordination, he served as a priest, faithfully ministering to the spiritual needs of his community.

Cause for Canonization

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