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  • Genre:RELIGION
  • SubGenre:History
  • Language:English
  • Pages:228
  • Paperback ISBN:9798350963816

Called to Compiègne

by Jonathan Michael O'Brien

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Overview
This is the story of 16 Carmelite Nuns who would not be cowed by the terror of the French Revolution and were martyred for their faith. Included with the story is a translation of the full relation of events left by Sister Marie de l'Incarnation, one of the surviving Carmelites, and various letters and other pieces of writing that survived.
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This is the story of 16 Carmelite Nuns who would not be cowed by the terror of the French Revolution and were martyred for their faith. Included with the story is a translation of the full relation of events left by Sister Marie de l'Incarnation, one of the surviving Carmelites, and various letters and other pieces of writing that survived.
About the author

Jonathan Michael O’Brien converted to the Catholic faith at the age of 33, the same year he met his wife Amanda. His interest lies in seeking out and reviving stories from history that have a profound relevance for our world today. He lives near Chicago, IL with his wife and two cats.

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