Blessed Paul Favremiville
Also known as: one of the Monks of Tibhirine
Feast Day
21-May
Born
17 April 1939 in Vinzier, Haute-Savoie, France
Died
21 May 1996 near Médéa, Algeria; his head was discovered on 31 May 1996, but they bodies have not been found; buried in the cemetery of the monastery at Tibhirine on 4 June 1996
Beatified
8 December 2018 by Pope Francis
Venerated
26 January 2018 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Paul Favremiville, also known as one of the Monks of Tibhirine, was a devout Catholic who dedicated his life to serving others and his faith. Born on 17 April 1939 in Vinzier, Haute-Savoie, France, Paul initially pursued a career as a plumber before he followed a spiritual calling that led him on a remarkable journey.
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