Blessed Laurent Bâtard

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

2 January as one of the Martyrs of Anjou

Born

4 February 1744 in Saint-Maurille de Chalonnes-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France

Died

Martyred on 2 January 1794 at Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France

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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