Daniel Brottier

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Daniel Brottier's life was marked by extraordinary courage and compassion. His wartime heroism earned him France's highest military honors, while his work with orphans and missionaries left a lasting impact. His beatification in 1984 recognized his heroic virtue, and his incorrupt body remains a testament to his sanctity.

AwardsDaniel Brottier received the Croix de Guerre and the Légion d'honneur for his bravery during World War I. He was declared venerable by Pope John Paul II in 1983 and beatified in 1984.

Honours & Distinctions

Venerable

Pope John Paul II·1983

Declared venerable

Beatified

Pope John Paul II·1984

Beatified as Blessed

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Incorrupt body

Religious·1962

Body found incorrupt upon exhumation in 1962