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John Vianney

John Vianney

French priest
John Vianney was a French Catholic priest often referred to as the Curé d'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. Wikipedia
Born: May 8, 1786, Dardilly, France
Died: August 4, 1859 (age 73 years), Ars-sur-Formans, France
Attributes: Cassock, surplice, preaching bands, stole, rosary, crucifix, and a Bible
Feast: 4 August; 8 August (Pre-1969 Roman Calendar); 9 August (Church of England)
Major shrine: Shrine of St. John Vianney, Ars-sur-Formans, Ain, France