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Brother André


 

Brother André (French:Frère André, born Alfred Bessette) (9 August 1845January 6, 1937) was a Canadian religious figure, credited with thousands of supposed miraculous healings.

Death and beatification

When he died a million people filed before his coffin. His heart is preserved in a monstrance in the oratory. It was stolen in March 1973, but recovered in December 1974. He was beatified by Pope John Paul II on May 23, 1982.

Related Topics:
Monstrance - 1973 - 1974 - Beatified - Pope John Paul II - May 23 - 1982

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