John Berchmans

Belgian Jesuit Scholastic and Saint

John Berchmans - Activists & Humanitarians born March 13th, 1599
Born
Died

1621
405 years ago — 22 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Belgium

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Born in 1599 in Belgium, this individual joined the Society of Jesus and became a prominent scholastic. After completing his studies in Philosophy and Theology in Rome, he developed a reputation for piety and academic excellence. He was beatified in 1606 and canonized in 1888. This individual is venerated as a model of study and holiness within the Catholic Church, particularly for students and Jesuits.

Canonization as a saint in 1888

Establishment as a patron saint of students

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