Blessed Jules Tuffier
Also known as: Father Polycarpe; Polycarpo; Giulio Tuffier
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
26-May
Born
16 March 1807 in Malzieu, 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 Jules Tuffier, also known as Father Polycarpe, Polycarpo, and Giulio Tuffier, was born on 16 March 1807 in Malzieu, Lozère, France. He received his education at the college of the Picpus Fathers and, deeply inspired by their mission, joined the congregation, making his profession on 14 May 1823.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2023-04-22 by 22 April 2023 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Paris, France
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