Saint Jacques Berthieu
Also known as: Giacomo Berthieu; Jacob Berthieu; Martyr of Madagascar; Martyr of the Red Island
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
June 8
Born
November 28, 1838
Died
June 1, 8
Canonized
21 October 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI
Beatified
17 October 1965 by Pope Paul VI
Biography
Saint Jacques Berthieu was born on November 28, 1838, in Monlogis, Polminhac, Cantal, France. He came from a pious farm family and was one of seven children. Following his vocation, he was ordained on May 21, 1864, and served as a parish priest in Roannes-Saint Mary, France.
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