Martyrs Of The Hulks Of Rochefort

Blessed François François

Also known as: Sébastien of Nancy

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 10

Born

January 17, 1749

Died

August 10, 1794

Beatified

1 October 1995 by Pope John Paul II

Religious Order

Franciscan Capuchin

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed François François, also known as Sébastien of Nancy, was a Franciscan Capuchin priest who was born on 17 January 1749 in Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France. He dedicated his life to serving the Catholic Church and the people of God.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

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