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Martyrs Of The Hulks Of Rochefort
Martyrs Of The Hulks Of Rochefort

Blessed Pierresulpicechristophe Faverge

Also known as: Brother Roger

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

12-Sep

Born

25 July 1745 in Orléans, Loiret, France

Died

12 September 1794 aboard the prison ship Deux-Associés, in Rochefort, Charente-Maritime, France

Beatified

1 October 1995 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Pierresulpicechristophe Faverge, also known as Brother Roger, was a devout Salesian brother who dedicated his life to the service of God. He was born on 25 July 1745 in Orléans, Loiret, France, and later joined the Salesian order in 1767. Known for his commitment to education, Brother Roger served as a teacher, imparting knowledge and wisdom to those under his care.

Cause for Canonization

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

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