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Martyrs Of The Hulks Of Rochefort

Martyrs Of The Hulks Of Rochefort

Blessed Gabriel Pergaud

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

21-Jul

Born

29 October 1752 in Saint-Priest-la-Plaine, Creuse, France

Died

21 July 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 Gabriel Pergaud, also known as Gabriel Pergaud of Rochefort, was born on 29 October 1752 in the town of Saint-Priest-la-Plaine in the Creuse region of France. From a young age, he showed a deep devotion to God and a desire to serve the Church. This calling led him to join the Canons Regular of the Congregation of France, where he dedicated his life to the priesthood.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

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