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Where was St. Eugene de Mazenod born?
Where was St. Eugene de Mazenod born?
At what age did St. Eugene de Mazenod experience being exiled during the French Revolution?
At what age did St. Eugene de Mazenod experience being exiled during the French Revolution?
What act of kindness did St. Eugene de Mazenod show when he was very young?
What act of kindness did St. Eugene de Mazenod show when he was very young?
How did St. Eugene de Mazenod describe himself after trading clothes with a poor kid?
How did St. Eugene de Mazenod describe himself after trading clothes with a poor kid?
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What quality did St. Eugene de Mazenod possess from a young age that later shaped him as an exceptional priest?
What quality did St. Eugene de Mazenod possess from a young age that later shaped him as an exceptional priest?
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Study Notes
Saint Eugene de Mazenod's Early Life
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Born in Aix-en-Provence, France
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Experienced exile during the French Revolution at the age of 14
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As a young boy, he traded his clothes with a poorly dressed child, demonstrating early compassion and empathy
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He described himself as feeling "naked" after trading clothes with the poor child, highlighting his selflessness and willingness to sacrifice his comforts for others
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Possessed a strong sense of justice and a desire to help the poor and marginalized from a young age, qualities that later contributed to his exceptional service as a priest
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Test your knowledge on the life of St. Eugene de Mazenod, born into a noble family in France in 1782, who later dedicated his life to the Church despite facing challenges and exile during the French Revolution.
