Blessed Nicolas Barré
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
31-May
Born
21 October 1621 in Amiens, Somme, France
Died
31 May 1686 in Paris, France of natural causes
Beatified
7 March 1999 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
21 March 1983 by Pope John Paul II (decree of heroic virtues)
Biography
Blessed Nicolas Barré was born on October 21, 1621, in Amiens, Somme, France. He received his education from the Jesuits before joining the Minims of Saint Francis of Paola at the young age of 19. Despite being a deacon, he had the opportunity to teach philosophy.
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