Martyrs Of The Hulks Of Rochefort

Blessed Scipionjérôme Brigeat Lambert

Also known as: Scipione Gerolamo Brigeat de Lambert

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

September 4

Born

June 9, 1733

Died

September 4, 1794

Beatified

1 October 1995 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Scipionjérôme Brigeat Lambert, born into the French nobility as the son of a royal advisor and treasury official, dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church. After studying in Ligny and Paris, he pursued theological formation at the seminaries of San Luis and San Sulpice. Ordained a priest in 1756, he earned a doctorate in theology at the College of Navarra in 1760. His ecclesiastical ministry flourished as he served as Canon and Vicar-General of the Diocese of Avranches from 1761 until 1788, diligently guiding his flock.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

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