Blessed Laurent Bâtard
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
January 2
Born
February 4, 1744
Died
January 1, 2
Beatified
19 February 1984 by Pope John Paul II at Rome, Italy
Venerated
9 June 1983 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Laurent Bâtard was a priest of the diocese of Angers, France, who became a martyr during the persecutions of the French Revolution. He is honored as one of the Martyrs of Anjou and his feast day is celebrated on 2 January.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1984-02-19 by 19 February 1984 by Pope John Paul II at Rome, Italy
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