St. John Vianney 's Day is celebrated on August 4th
St. John Vianney 's Day is celebrated on August 4th . He is better known as the Saint Curé d'Ars and is revered as the patron saint of parish priests and priests in general. Saint John Mary Vianney lived in 19th century France and is remembered for his deep commitment to the priestly life, his intense prayer life and his zeal for confession and reconciliation. Vianney is especially revered for his dedication to serving long lines of penitents in Ars, where he served as a parish priest. His reputation for holiness spread, and people came from all over France and even abroad to confess to him and seek his spiritual guidance.
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