The Beatification of Louis and Zelie Martin:
October 19, 2008

The Irish Reliquary Containing The Bodies of Louis and Zelie Martin
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Documents of the Beatification Ceremonies
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proclaimed during the Mass of Beatification by the vice-postulator of the Cause, Father Antonio Sangalli, O.C.D. (translated into English)
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This letter was proclaimed during the Mass of Beatification
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English translation of the homily preached by Jose Cardinal Saraiva Martins at the Mass of Beatification in Lisieux on October 19
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Celebration of the Vigil of the Beatification at Alencon
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The statue of Louis and Zelie by Fabienne Bayi; conference at St. Pierre de Montsort, the Martins' parish till 1871; the Pontifical Mass at Notre-Dame; the spectacle about the family produced by the young people of the diocese.
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Videos and photos of the beatification ceremonies
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Courtesy of KTO TV, with commentary in French. Three hours
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Thanks to KTO TV. Commentary in French
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Venerate the reliquary online by watching this film of the people venerating it on October 19 after the Mass of Beatification at Lisieux. The first close-up photographs of both sides of the reliquary. With thanks to producer Susan Ehlert.
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by Hubert Moritz
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by Hubert Moritz
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Interviews (in French) with pilgrims at the beatification, by Hubert Moritz
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Photos of the ceremony at Lisieux
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Courtesy of www.exposay.com
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The Mass, the reliquary, Pietro Schiliro, and a rare photograph of the Carmelites of Lisieux, who left their cloister to attend the ceremony. Courtesy of the diocese of Bayeux and Lisieux.
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Other special events in honor of the beatification
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Photos and films of the historic exhibit of items from the daily lives of the Martin and Guerin families at St. Jacques Church, Lisieux, 2008
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One-minute film: exhibit in Le Mans showing the links between the Martin family and the city of Le Mans. French commentary
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