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Blessed MathieuHenri Planchat
Blessed MathieuHenri Planchat

Blessed Mathieuhenri Planchat

Also known as: Enrico Planchat

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

26-May

Born

8 November 1823 in La-Roche-sur-Yon, Vendée, 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 Mathieu-Henri Planchat, also known as Enrico Planchat, was born on 8 November 1823 in La-Roche-sur-Yon, Vendée, France. From an early age, he showed great compassion and a strong desire to help those less fortunate. His deep faith led him to pursue studies in theology, eventually leading him to Paris, France.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2023-04-22 by 22 April 2023 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Paris, France

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