Saint John Eudes

Catholic icon of Saint John Eudes on thick plywood 20mm, which does not sting and keeps its shape over time. Preparation with acrylic stucco and have been used acrylic colors. It has been covered with varnish to keep the colors undiluted in time and humidity. Hanging clip included on the back of the icon.

St. John Eudes was born in Ri, France. Following John's birth, his parents made a pilgrimage to the Church of Notre-Dame de la Recouvrance to dedicate their son to God. After being educated by a holy priest, John made his First Communion and received Confirmation at the age of 12. Overjoyed, he soon after made a personal vow of chastity, dedicating his life to God. As a teenager, John was sent to Caen, where he was educated by the Jesuits. John joined the French Oratory of Pierre de Berulle in Paris and was ordained a priest at 24. In 1633 he began earnest preaching. In 1641 he founded the Order of Our Lady of Charity of the Refuge, with the assistance of 3 Visitation sisters. In 1643 he left the Oratory and founded the Society of Jesus and Mary. Over the next 30 years, he founded 6 major seminaries in France. In 1648 he instituted a feast in honor of the Holy Heart of Mary. He died in 1680. His feast day is on August 19 and is the patron saint of Eudists, the Order of Our Lady of Charity, Diocese of Baie-Comeau and missionaries.