Tag: Who were the Martyrs of Compiègne?

There were 16 in total, all members of the Carmelite community – Carmel of Compiègne, France (Born 1715-1760: Died on 17th July 1794).  They consisted of 11 Nuns, 3 Lay-sisters and two Tertiaries (Third Order Members) and were executed during the anti-religious Reign of Terror phase of the French Revolution. The Martyrs of Compiègne were arrested in…