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Blessed Philippe Papon

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

17-Jun

Born

5 October 1744 in Saint-Pourçain, Allier, France

Died

17 June 1794 aboard the prison ship Deux-Associés, in Rochefort, Charente-Maritime, France of general abuse a few moments after hearing the confession of another dying prisoner

Beatified

1 October 1995 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Philippe Papon, also known as Father Philippe Papon, was a dedicated priest of the diocese of Moulins, France, during a turbulent period in history. He was born on October 5, 1744, in the town of Saint-Pourçain, located in the Allier region of France.

Cause for Canonization

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