Martyrs of Compi%C3%A8gne

The Martyrs of Compigne were themembers of the Carmel of Compigne, FranceDiscalced Carmelite nuns, three lay sisters, and two externs . During the French Revolution, they refused to obey the Civil Constitution of the Clergy of the Revolutionary government, which mandated the suppression of their monastery. They were guillotined onJuly 1794, during the Reign of Terror and buried in a mass grave at Picpus Cemetery.

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