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Blessed JeanPierreEugène Tardieu
Blessed JeanPierreEugène Tardieu

Blessed Jeanpierreeugène Tardieu

Also known as: Father Frézal; Frézal Tardieu; Giovanni Pietro Eugenio

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

26-May

Born

18 November 1814 in Chasseradès, Lozère, France

Died

Shot on 26 May 1871 in Paris, France

Beatified

22 April 2023 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Paris, France

Venerated

25 November 2021 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Jeanpierreeugène Tardieu, also known as Father Frézal, Frézal Tardieu, and Giovanni Pietro Eugenio, was born on 18 November 1814 in Chasseradès, Lozère, France. He demonstrated an early devotion to his faith and dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings.


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