The Martyrs of Béziers are the 20 Mercedarian friars who were murdered by Huguenots and died as martyrs in 1562 AD at the Mercedarian convent at Béziers, France for being Catholic. We celebrate their feast day on May 23 every year in the Catholic Church.
Biography |
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| Profession | Missionaries |
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| Place of Work | France |
| Date of Death | 1562 AD |
| Place of Death | Béziers, France |
| Feast Day | May 23 |
| Canonization | Pre-congregation |
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Martyrs of Béziers Biography
These Martyrs are the 20 Mercedarian friars who were murdered by Huguenots and died as martyrs in 1562 AD at the Mercedarian convent at Béziers, France for being Catholic. We celebrate their feast day on May 23 every year in the Catholic Church.
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