I think it's worthwhile today to remember the Sixteen Martyrs of Carmel of Compiegne in France. These eleven nuns, three lay sisters and two externs were killed by the order of the Committee for Public Safety, an agency of the National Convention of Revolutionary France. They were murdered in a public execution by guillotine on July 17, 1794. Many believed that it was the sacrifice of their lives that led to the end of the Terror.
The musings and meandering thoughts of a crotchety old man as he observes life in the world and in a small, rural town in South East Nebraska. My Pledge-Nulla dies sine linea-Not a day with out a line.
17 July 2024
The 16 Nuns That Sacrificed Themselves For The End Of The French Revolution!
May these Blessed Carmelites, whose Feast is today, pray for us and for France!
I think it's worthwhile today to remember the Sixteen Martyrs of Carmel of Compiegne in France. These eleven nuns, three lay sisters and two externs were killed by the order of the Committee for Public Safety, an agency of the National Convention of Revolutionary France. They were murdered in a public execution by guillotine on July 17, 1794. Many believed that it was the sacrifice of their lives that led to the end of the Terror.
I think it's worthwhile today to remember the Sixteen Martyrs of Carmel of Compiegne in France. These eleven nuns, three lay sisters and two externs were killed by the order of the Committee for Public Safety, an agency of the National Convention of Revolutionary France. They were murdered in a public execution by guillotine on July 17, 1794. Many believed that it was the sacrifice of their lives that led to the end of the Terror.
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