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Blessed Paul Dochier
Blessed Paul Dochier

Blessed Paul Dochier

Also known as: Brother Luc; Doc Luc; one of the Monks of Tibhirine

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

May 21

Born

January 31, 1914

Died

May 21, 1996

Beatified

8 December 2018 by Pope Francis

Religious Order

Cistercian

Venerated

26 January 2018 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Paul Dochier, also known as Brother Luc, Doc Luc, was a French physician and Trappist monk who dedicated his life to serving others. Born on 31 January 1914 in Bourg-de-Péage, Dråme, France, he embarked on a remarkable journey of selflessness and faith.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2018-12-08 by 8 December 2018 by Pope Francis

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