🔥 During the French Revolution, cloistered nuns were ordered to abandon their vows. Many refused.

In Quod aliquantum (1791), Pope Pius VI defended the vows of women religious and praised their courage.

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✝️ Saint Teresa of St. Augustine writes about Saint Constance, who stayed with the Carmelites of Compiègne despite family rejection and revolutionary persecution.

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🕊️ Sister Constance refused to leave the Carmel of Compiègne, telling the judges that nothing but death would separate her from her sisters. She kept that promise five years later.

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💕 "Love will always be victorious, love can do everything." These final words from Saint Teresa of St. Augustine, martyred Prioress of Compiègne, inspired Blessed John Paul I's Angelus address delivered just days before his death.

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🕊️ Check out this fascinating post on https://twp.ai/gE9RWF revealing the connections between St. Therese and the Carmelite Martyrs of Compiegne. Expert Maureen O'Riordan shares all the details!
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🕊️ "Sisters, I don't know what fate awaits us; but though I hope God will give us grace to make the sacrifice of our lives to Him." Saint. Teresa of St. Augustine spoke these words months before their martyrdom on 17 July 1794 in Paris.
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🌿 "Believe that I hold nothing against you."
Saint Charlotte of the Resurrection to her Revolutionary captors after they threw her to the ground and bloodied her face. Extraordinary forgiveness from this Carmelite martyr.

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⛪ Join us for Carmelite prayers honoring St. Teresa of St. Augustine and the Martyrs of Compiègne: 16 Carmelite nuns who faced the guillotine with courage!

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⛪ The Martyrs of Compiègne memorial changes from optional to obligatory following their December canonization. Learn more about this liturgical update.

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⚖️ June 25, 1794: Compiègne’s Committee of Surveillance forwarded its charges against the Carmelite nuns to Paris. Accused of “fanatical gatherings,” the road to martyrdom had begun for these Saints.
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On 27 May 1906, the Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne were beatified.
Today, their prioress teaches us how to serve Christ in every place, at every time.
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“They are determined to endure every hardship rather than abandon their vocation.”
— Pius VI (1791)

In their hour of need, Peter did not remain silent. Pius VI stood with the nuns—including the future Martyrs of Compiègne.

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💔 “They won’t hear from her or even speak of her.”
Still, St. Constance of Compiègne remained faithful.
St. Teresa of St. Augustine saw grace at work through the pain.
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🗓️ 1789, France: Today marks the fateful decree banning religious vows, placing Blessed Constance and her Sisters in Compiègne on a path to martyrdom. Discover the decree that led to their ultimate witness. 🌹
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Dive into the inspiring tale of the Carmelite martyrs of Compiègne! 🌟 Unveil their true story of faith, courage, and sacrifice. Read and listen to our latest podcast episode on our blog! #martyrsofcompiegne
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The Carmel of Dijon honored the 1906 beatification of the Martyrs of Compiègne with a triduum of Masses. St. Elizabeth of the Trinity shared, “I will be able to attend them.” Discover more on our blog! 🌸✨ #MartyrsofCompiegne #TrueStory
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On 27 May 1906, the Martyrs of Compiègne were beatified. Inspired by their courage, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity and her sisters faced potential expulsion with readiness for martyrdom. Read more on our blog! 🙏 wp.me/p4jVkC-9KR

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