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Blessed Nicolas Barré
Blessed Nicolas Barré

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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1999-03-07 by 7 March 1999 by Pope John Paul II

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