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Blessed Pierre Boffet

Blessed Pierre Boffet

Blessed Pierre Boffet

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

26-Dec

Born

France

Died

1452

Biography

Blessed Pierre Boffet, a Mercedarian friar, dedicated his life to the service of God and the redemption of captive Christians. Born in an unknown location and time, he entered the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy, embracing its mission to ransom Christians enslaved in Muslim territories. As a professor of theology and a noted preacher, Boffet combined deep intellectual faith with practical compassion, tirelessly working to secure the freedom of those held in bondage.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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