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
Religious Order
Venerated
8 April 1964 (decree of martyrdom)
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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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