During the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, numerous tragic events painted its pages with blood. One such incident, historically known as the Carmelite Massacre of 1792, saw the brutal murder of nearly 200 religious figures. These were priests, nuns, and secular religious individuals who had refused to take a government-mandated schismatic oath, leading to their imprisonment in the church of the Carmelite monastery in Paris.

Among the victims were members of various religious orders: a Conventual, a Capuchin, and a member of the Third Order Regular. Here are brief profiles of three notable martyrs:

1. John Francis Burte:
Born in Rambervillers, Lorraine, John Francis joined the Franciscans at 16. Following his priestly ordination, he taught theology and later became a superior in his convent. After a restructuring ordered by Pope Clement XIV, he headed a large convent in Paris, emphasizing strict rule observance. His refusal to take the government’s schismatic oath, which would have denied his faith, led to his arrest and subsequent martyrdom on September 2, 1792.

2. Apollinaris of Posat (previously John James Morel):
Born near Friboug, Switzerland, Apollinaris studied under Jesuits before joining the Capuchins. Known as an eloquent preacher, confessor, and instructor, humility was central to his teachings. He was in Paris preparing for a missionary role in the East when the Revolution broke out. Like John Francis, his refusal to take the sacrilegious oath led to his imprisonment and martyrdom on September 2, 1792.

3. Blessed Severin (previously George Girault):
Originating from Rouen, Normandy, Severin was a member of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis. Renowned for his pastoral prowess, he served as a chaplain in Paris and was revered for guiding religious perfection. His refusal to take the civil oath saw him imprisoned at the Carmelite convent. Tragically, on September 2, while he prayed in the convent garden, he became the first of many to be savagely murdered.

These three Franciscan martyrs, alongside 182 others who perished during this dark chapter of history, were later beatified by Pope Pius XI. The Franciscan Order honors their memory annually with dedicated services.

Love uCATHOLIC?
Get our inspiring content delivered to your inbox every morning - FREE!

18 COMMENTS

    • We are looking for a social media worker to join our social media team Workers for roughly 10-15 hours a week to focus on Normally level tasks. df Work On Instagram, Facebook, and potentially Tiktok
      If AnyOne Intrested Join Here Click…….. Social Media Team Here

  1. I understand numerous superb products the following. Unquestionably price tag social bookmarking with regard to returning to. My spouse and i surprise just how much attempt you set to really make the type of amazing useful internet site.

  2. Saint Joseph, terror of demons, cleanse this site from insensitive mischievous abuse. Saints Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney, Louis-Marie de Montfort, Anthony of Padua, Gemma Galgani, pray for us. Amen.

    Holy Martyrs, pray for us. Help defeat wicked freemasonry, as condemned by 12 Popes in 23 papal documents, immobilize its corrupt ideology and behaviour which slaughtered so many of the Faithful in this French Revolution, the Russian Revolution, and the Mexican Revolution. 90,000 lost their lives between 1926-1929, and priests were still being killed in 1935/36. Persecution of Christians continues currently. Godless Communism and socialism and atheism and globalism must be defeated by the one true Church. Continue to help restructure all perverse hierarchy to reveal the wolves within. Let the shepherds protect the sheep with intentional purity, vigour and spiritual fortitude. Amen.

    • We are looking for a social media worker to join our social media team Workers for roughly 10-15 hours a week to focus on Normally level tasks. dg Work On Instagram, Facebook, and potentially Tiktok
      If AnyOne Intrested Join Here Click…….. Social Media Team Here

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here