Martyrs of Algeria
Also known as: Pierre-Lucien Claverie and 18 Companions from the Consecrated Persons in Algeria; Monks of Tibhirine
Died
Between 8 May 1994 and 1 August 1996 in Algeria
Beatified
8 December 2018 by Pope Francis
Venerated
26 January 2018 by Pope France (decree of martyrdom)
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Biography
The Martyrs of Algeria, also known as the Pierre-Lucien Claverie and 18 Companions from the Consecrated Persons in Algeria or the Monks of Tibhirine, were a group of nineteen friars, nuns, and priests who were brutally murdered for their faith by Muslim fundamentalists during the Algerian Civil War. Their sacrifice and devotion to the Gospel serve as a powerful example of courage and unwavering commitment to the teachings of Christ.
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