Saint John Mary Vianney
Also known as: Curé of Ars; Jean Baptiste Marie Vianney; Jean Marie Baptiste Vianney; Jean-Baptiste Vianney; John Baptist Vianney; John Vianney
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 4
Born
May 8, 1786
Died
August 4, 1859
Canonized
31 May 1925 by Pope Pius XI
Beatified
8 January 1905 by Pope Saint Pius X
Biography
Saint John Mary Vianney, also known as the Curé of Ars, was born on 8 May 1786 in Dardilly, Lyons, France. He came from a humble farming family and displayed a deep devotion to his faith from a young age. Even as a child, John would teach other children their prayers and catechism, showing an early inclination towards guiding others in their spiritual journeys....
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