
Blessed Françoislouis Chartier
Also known as: Francesco Luigi Chartier
Feast Day
22 March; 2 January as one of the Martyrs of Anjou
Born
6 June 1752 in Marigné, Maine-et-Loire, France
Died
Martyred on 22 March 1794 at 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 Françoislouis Chartier, also known as Francesco Luigi Chartier, was a Catholic priest in the diocese of Angers, France, during the turbulent period of the French Revolution. He was born on 6 June 1752 in the village of Marigné, located in the Maine-et-Loire region of France. From a young age, Françoislouis showed exceptional piety and a strong desire to serve God.
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