Billiart, Julie, Saint, 1751-1816

Person

Dates

Existence: 1751 July 12 - 1816 April 8

Biographical note

Marie Rose Julia Billiart was born at Cuvilly in Picardy,in 1751. At the age of fourteen, she took a vow of chastity and gave herself up to the service and instruction of the poor. Soon her health completely broke down, but she was miraculously cured in 1804. During the French Revolution (1794-1804) pious friends gathered round her couch; thus developed the Institute of Notre Dame, for the Christian education of girls, which was definitely established at Amiens in 1804. Beatified in 1906, canonized in 1969.

(paraphrased from The Book of Saints : A Dictionary of Persons Canonized or Beatified by the Catholic Church. 5th edition. New York: Crowell, 1966.)

Alternate names

Marie Rose Julia Billiart

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Saint Julie Billiart, before 1969, undated

File — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents From the Series: Small personal religious items including badges, bookmarks, commemorative coins, devotional wallets, jewelry, medals, money clips, key rings, ribbons, pins, and travel accessories. Some items were used during prayer, while others mark religious identity or commemorate particular religious events or awards. Many objects are inscribed with "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." Quite a few of the badges are handmade.Objects containing relics, including...

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: before 1969, undated

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Personal devotional and religious objects / By dedication

Saint Julie Billiart, before 1969

File — Box 70 (relics), tray: 2, Item: 14

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Relics in a variety of reliquaries, including badges, crucifixes, devotional wallets, lockets, and reliquary boxes.

Content notice

Some relics include fragmentary human remains.