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Martyrs Of Casamari

Martyrs Of Casamari

Blessed Ignacealexandrejoseph Cardon

Also known as: Brother Simèon-Marie; Simeone Maria Cardon

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

May 16

Died

May 14, 1799

Beatified

17 April 2021 by Pope Francis

Religious Order

Venerated

26 May 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Ignacealexandrejoseph Cardon, also known as Brother Simèon-Marie or Simeone Maria Cardon, was a Benedictine monk and martyred Catholic priest. Born in Cambrai, Nord, France, he entered religious life and made his profession as a Benedictine monk on 4 August 1782 at the monastery of San Mauro in Saint-Faron de Meaux.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2021-04-17 by 17 April 2021 by Pope Francis; the beatification recognition was celebrated in the Cistercian Abbey of Casamari, Veroli, Italy

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