Saints Isaac Jogues and John de Brebeuf - October 19

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Also known as
Canadian Martyrs
Isaac Jogues and Companions
Jesuit Martyrs of North America
John de Brebeuf and Companions
Martyrs of Canada
Martyrs of New France
North American Martyrs

Memorial

19 October
26 September (Canada)

Profile

Two priests and six lay-brothers, all Jesuits, who were sent as missionaries to the area of modern Canada and New York, and who were murdered by the locals for their work.
Saint Antoine Daniel
Saint Charles Garnier
Saint Gabriel Lalemant
Saint Isaac Jogues
Saint Jean de Brebeuf
Saint Jean de la Lande
Saint Noel Chabanel
Saint Rene Goupil

Canonized

29 June 1930 by Pope Pius XI

Patronage

Canada
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