Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne and the Strength of the Holy Spirit

The People’s Veneration of the Holy Royal Martyrs. Deacon Denis Akhalashvili

Deacon Denis AkhalashviliWith Christ, the land of blood becomes a Paradisal garden, where there is no sorrow, nor sighing, nor death, where the Royal Passion-Bearers glorify the Risen Christ.

Carmelite martyrs of Compiègne and the strength of the Holy Spirit

Today marks a historic day in the Catholic calendar: it is the first time in history that Thérèse de Saint-Augustin and her companions, the Carmelite martyrs of ç, have their feast day as canonized saints. [...]

17 July: Martyres of Compiègne: “Terror is nothing more than speedy, severe and inflexible justice; it is thus an emanation of virtue.” | Fr. Z's Blog

Happy Feast of Blessed Teresa of St. Augustine and Companions, the Martyrs of Compiègne.  Carmelites. In 1794, the Place de la Nation on the east side of Paris was called the Place du Trône-Renversé… Toppled Throne Square. In 1792 a … Read More →

The Blessed Martyrs of Compiègne

The Blessed Martyrs of Compiègne were sixteen Carmelite nuns from the Monastery of Compiègne, France, who were executed during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. As religious communities were outlawed and churches desecrated, these women refused to abandon their vows or their life of prayer. Secretly continuing their community life in hiding, they prayed daily for peace in France and for an end to the violence. Arrested in 1794 and charged…