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Blessed François Peltier

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

5 January; 2 January as one of the Martyrs of Anjou

Born

26 April 1728 in Savennières, Maine-et-Loire, France

Died

5 January 1794 in 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 François Peltier, also known as François Peltier of Angers, was a renowned priest of the diocese of Angers, France. He is remembered for his unwavering faith and dedication to his ministry during a tumultuous time in French history - the persecutions of the French Revolution.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1984-02-19 by 19 February 1984 by Pope John Paul II at Rome, Italy

Feast Days

January 5January 2
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