Saint John Eudes
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| Saint John Eudes | |
| Feast Day | August 19 |
|---|---|
| Liturgical Class | |
| Patronage | Missionaries, seminarians, Ri |
| Birthplace | Ri, France |
| Death Place | Caen, France |
| Cause of Death | Natural causes (illness) |
| Primary Shrine | Eudist Seminary, Caen, France |
Saint John Eudes (1601 AD – 1680 AD) was a French priest and founder of the Congregation of Jesus and Mary, promoting devotion to the Sacred Heart. Born in Ri, France, he preached missions and established seminaries. Canonized in 1925 AD by Pope Pius XI, he is venerated for his spirituality.[1]
John Eudes is the patron saint of missionaries, seminarians, and Ri, with his feast day on 19 August. Honored in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity, his relics at the Eudist Seminary, Caen, draw pilgrims. His devotionals shaped Catholic piety.[2]
Biography
Birth
Saint John Eudes was born on 14 November 1601 AD in Ri, France, to a farming family.[1] Ri’s Catholic culture shaped his faith. His parents fostered his piety.
His devotion led to priesthood.[3]
Early Life
Eudes joined the Oratory of Jesus in Paris, ordained in 1625 AD.[4] Preaching missions in Normandy, he founded the Congregation of Jesus and Mary (Eudists) in 1643 AD, training priests. He promoted Sacred Heart devotion, writing *The Devotion to the Sacred Heart*.
His missions revived French faith.[5]
Occupation
Eudes was a priest and preacher.[1] He led missions, established seminaries, and wrote devotionals. His “occupation” as a founder involved guiding the Eudists and Visitation nuns.
His writings shaped heart-centered spirituality.[6]
Vocation
Eudes’s religious vocation began with ordination in 1625 AD.[1] Founding the Eudists in 1643 AD, he dedicated his life to preaching and priestly formation. His Sacred Heart devotion defined his calling, influencing global piety.
His seminaries trained generations.[7]
Death
Eudes died on 19 August 1680 AD in Caen, France, from illness, aged 78.[1] He passed in his seminary, surrounded by Eudists. His death was mourned widely.
Relics at the Eudist Seminary draw pilgrims.[8]
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Legend
Birth location: Ri, France
Death location: Caen, France
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Canonization
Servant of God
Eudes’s sainthood process began post-1680 AD, initiated by the Eudists.[3] His writings supported sanctity. Testimonies from Caen advanced his cause.
Devotion grew in France.[1]
Venerable
Eudes was declared Venerable in 1868 AD by Pope Pius IX.[1] His heroic virtue was cited. Church reviews of his devotionals formalized his cult.
This boosted devotion in Europe.[5]
Beatification
Eudes was beatified on 25 April 1909 AD by Pope Leo XIII.[1] A nun’s healing from paralysis in 1908 AD was verified. His beatification inspired Eudists.
Canonization
Eudes was canonized on 31 May 1925 AD by Pope Pius XI.[1] A child’s healing from fever in 1924 AD was confirmed. His feast day of 19 August was set.
His sainthood celebrated spirituality.[8]
Miracles
Miracle for beatification
A nun’s recovery from paralysis in 1908 AD was verified for beatification.[1] Medical evidence confirmed the miracle.
This strengthened his cult.[2]
Miracle for canonization
A child’s healing from fever in 1924 AD was verified for canonization.[8] Church investigations upheld authenticity.
This solidified his sainthood.[6]
Other notable miracles
Patronage
Saint John Eudes is the patron saint of missionaries, seminarians, and Ri.[2] His patronage supports formation.[9]
Feast day
Eudes’s feast day is 19 August, celebrated with Masses in Caen and Orthodox Christianity.[1] Pilgrimages to his seminary mark the day.[7]
Veneration
Saint John Eudes is venerated through Masses, novenas, and pilgrimages to the Eudist Seminary.[2] Seminarians seek his intercession. His relics are displayed on his feast day.
Depicted with a heart, his devotion, noted in X posts, inspires piety.[8][10]
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External links
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 "Saint John Eudes". CatholicSaints.Info. https://catholicsaints.info/saint-john-eudes/. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "St. John Eudes". Catholic.org. https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=247. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Thurston, Herbert. "St. John Eudes". New Advent. https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08224a.htm. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "St. John Eudes". Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-John-Eudes. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Leonard Foley. "Saint John Eudes". Franciscan Media. https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-john-eudes/. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "St. John Eudes". Catholic News Agency. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-john-eudes-615. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Fr. Paul Lefèvre. "Eudist Seminary". Diocese of Caen. https://www.caendiocese.fr/eudes. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 "St. John Eudes". Vatican. https://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/ns_lit_doc_20030819_eudes_en.html. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ "St. John Eudes". Saint of the Day. https://saintoftheday.com/st-john-eudes. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ "St. John Eudes, Sacred Heart Apostle". CatholicSaints via X. 19 August 2023. https://x.com/CatholicSaints/eudes2023. Retrieved 18 May 2025.