Martyrs Of The Hulks Of Rochefort

Blessed Michelbernard Marchand

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

15 July

Born

28 September 1749 in Le Havre, Seine-Maritime, France

Died

15 July 1794 aboard the prison ship Deux-Associés, in Rochefort, Charente-Maritime, France

Beatified

1 October 1995 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

2 July 1994 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Michelbernard Marchand was born on September 28, 1749, in Le Havre, Seine-Maritime, France. Little is known about his early life or family background. He entered the priesthood and served as a priest in the diocese of Rouen, France.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1995-10-01 by 1 October 1995 by Pope John Paul II

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