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Blessed Pierre Tessier

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

5 January; 2 January as one of the Martyrs of Anjou

Born

11 May 1766 in La Trinité-d’Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France

Died

5 January 1794 in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France

Beatified

19 February 1984 by Pope John Paul II at Rome, Italy

Venerated

9 June 1983 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Pierre Tessier, also known as Pierre Tessier of Angers, was a devoted priest of the diocese of Angers, France, during the turbulent times of the French Revolution. He was born on May 11, 1766, in La Trinité-d’Angers, located in the region of Maine-et-Loire, France.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1984-02-19 by 19 February 1984 by Pope John Paul II at Rome, Italy

Feast Days

January 5January 2
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