John Vianney
French Catholic priest and saint (1786–1859) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Vianney (born Jean-Marie Vianney and later Jean-Marie-Baptiste Vianney;[2] 8 May 1786 – 4 August 1859) was a French Catholic priest often referred to as the Curé d'Ars ("the parish priest of Ars"). He is known for his priestly and pastoral work in his parish in Ars, France, resulting in the radical spiritual transformation of the community and its surroundings.
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Born | John-Mary Baptiste Vianney
(Jean-Marie Baptiste Vianney in French) (1786-05-08)8 May 1786 Dardilly, Lyonnais, Kingdom of France |
Died | 4 August 1859(1859-08-04) (aged 73) Ars-sur-Formans, Ain, French Empire |
Venerated in | Catholic Church Anglican Communion[1] |
Beatified | 8 January 1905, Vatican City by Pope Pius X |
Canonized | 31 May 1925, Vatican City by Pope Pius XI |
Major shrine | Shrine of St. John Vianney, Ars-sur-Formans, Ain, France |
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Attributes | Cassock, surplice, preaching bands, stole, rosary, crucifix, and a Bible |
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Catholics note his saintly life, mortification, persevering ministry in the sacrament of confession, and ardent devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He was canonized in 1925 and his feast day is August 4. He is the patron saint of parish priests.