A portrait of St. André Grasset
St. André Grasset
April 5, 1758 – September 2, 1792
Feast
September 2 · XVIII c.
Patron of
Canadian-born martyrs · Sulpicians · The Diocese of Montreal
Order
Priest / Martyr
First Canadian-born saint, a Sulpician priest of Montreal who was studying in France when the Revolution broke out. After refusing to take the Civil Constitution of the Clergy oath, he was arrested and massacred at the Carmelite convent in Paris on September 2, 1792, alongside St. Salomon Leclercq and 191 other clergy and religious. He is venerated as the first martyr of Canadian Catholicism.
Life & Times
Also known as: André Grasset de Saint-Sauveur; the Canadian Martyr of the Revolution · Born: April 5, 1758 · Died: September 2, 1792 · From: Montreal, New France (Quebec); France.
Patronage
St. André Grasset is invoked as the patron of canadian-born martyrs, sulpicians, the diocese of montreal. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. André Grasset, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.