Saint John Francis Regis
Also known as: Jean-François Régis; John-Francis Regis; John Francis Regis; Johannes Frans Régis
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
December 31
Born
January 31, 1597
Died
December 31, 1640
Canonized
16 June 1737 by Pope Clement XII
Beatified
24 May 1716 by Pope Clement XI
Biography
Saint John Francis Regis, also known as Jean-François Régis, was born on January 31, 1597, in Font-Couverte, Narbonne, Languedoc, France. He was the son of a wealthy merchant and received his education at the Jesuit college in Beziers. Later, he studied at Cahors, Le Puy, Auch, and Tournon. At the age of 18, John Francis joined the Jesuit order and dedicated himself to the service of God....
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