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Saint John Berchmans

Also known as: Jan Berchmans

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 13

Born

March 13, 1599

Died

August 12, 1621

Canonized

15 January 1888 by Pope Leo XIII

Beatified

28 May 1865 by Pope Pius IX

Biography

Saint John Berchmans, also known as Jan Berchmans, was born on March 13, 1599, in Driest, Brabant, Belgium. He was the son of a shoemaker and was one of five children, three of whom entered religious life. Even from a young age, John showed great devotion to his faith and was particularly drawn to serving as an altar boy....

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