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Blessed Jacques Gagnot

Blessed Jacques Gagnot, also known as Brother Hubert of Saint Claude, was a Discalced Carmelite priest born on 9 February 1753 in Frolois, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France.

Feast Day September 10Born February 9, 1753Died September 10, 1794

Biography

Blessed Jacques Gagnot, also known as Brother Hubert of Saint Claude, was a Discalced Carmelite priest born on 9 February 1753 in Frolois, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France. He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, joining the Discalced Carmelites and embracing their spirituality.

During the anti-Catholic persecutions of the French Revolution, Blessed Jacques Gagnot found himself imprisoned on a ship in the harbor of Rochefort, France. Along with other faithful Catholics, he was left to die on the prison ship Deux-Associés, which became a symbol of the ruthless oppression faced by the Church during that time.

On 10 September 1794, Blessed Jacques Gagnot breathed his last aboard the prison ship, remaining steadfast in his faith until the end. His strong devotion to God and his unwavering commitment to his priestly duties even in the face of extreme adversity serve as a

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