Saint Jeanthéophane Vénard
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
February 2
Born
November 21, 1829
Died
February 1, 2
Canonized
19 June 1988 by Pope John Paul II
Beatified
2 May 1909 by Pope Saint Pius X
Biography
Saint Jeanthéophane Vénard, born on 21 November 1829 in Saint-Loup, diocese of Poitiers, France, was raised in a pious family. His eldest brother became a priest, while another brother later became the bishop of Poitiers. Saint Jeanthéophane Vénard himself had a strong desire to serve God and felt called to the priesthood....
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