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Blessed Jacques Salès
Blessed Jacques Salès

Blessed Jacques Salès

Also known as: James Salès

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

7-Feb

Born

1556

Died

Shot on 6 February 1593

Beatified

6 June 1926 by Pope Pius XI

Biography

Blessed Jacques Salès, also known as James Salès, was a French Jesuit who dedicated his life to preaching against Protestantism in the Cevennes region of France during the late 16th century. He was born in 1556 and grew up in a devout Catholic family. From an early age, Jacques showed exceptional piety and a strong inclination towards religious life.

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