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Alain studied law, and passed the bar in 1943; later in 1943 he and joined the Missionaries of Africa, making his final vows at Thibar on 29 June 1949. Ordained a priest on 1 February 1950. Missionary to northern Africa for over 40 years. Murdered by Islamic forces. Martyr.

Born

• 21 May 1919 in Saint-Brieuc, Côtes-d’Armor, France

Died

• 27 December 1994 in the courtyard of the Missionaries of Africa mission courtyard in Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria

Venerated

• 26 January 2018 by Pope France (decree of martyrdom)

Beatified

• 8 December 2018 by Pope Francis

MLA Citation

• “Blessed Alain Dieulangard“. CatholicSaints.Info. 15 September 2018. Web. 21 July 2019. <>