The Vatican authorizes a special canonization process of the 16 Carmelites of Compiègne martyred during the French Revolution
Newsroom (28/02/2022 08:30, Gaudium Press) Pope Francis has authorized the process of canonization by equipollence of the 16 Carmelites of Compiègne guillotined during the French Revolution.
Condemned for fanaticism and sedition
Accused of “fanaticism and sedition” during the Terror period of the French Revolution, the 16 nuns were condemned. The execution took place in Place de la Nation, formerly Place du Throne, in Paris, by guillotine on July 17, 1794.
One by one, the nuns climbed the gallows at 8 pm while chanting Gregorian chants. The sisters offered their executions for the end of the Reign of Terror, a feat accomplished ten days after their deaths.
After the execution, their bodies were buried in the mass grave of the Picpus cemetery.
The nuns were beatified on May 27, 1906 in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican in the presence of St. Pius X.
Equipollent Canonization
A process by equipollence means that there is no need to recognize a miracle through the Blessed in order for them to eventually be canonized.
It was authorized by the Vatican in response to a request from the bishops’ conference of France.
It is part of a canonization process like this to show the reputation and signs of holiness that Carmelite martyrs have around the world.
That is why it is important to know the number of churches, chapels, groups where Carmelite women are especially venerated as well as the graces or benefits received through them. (FM)
