Thomas Hélye

Blessed Thomas Hélye
Statue of Bl. Thomas Hélye in polychrome plaster (late 19th c.), in the Church of Saint-Pierre, Biville
Priest
Born1187
Biville, Normandy, France
Died(1257-10-19)October 19, 1257
Vauville, Normandy, France
Venerated inCatholic Church
Beatified1859 by Pope Pius IX
Major shrineChurch of Saint-Pierre, Biville
FeastOctober 19

Thomas Hélye (Thomas Helias; 1187 – 19 October 1257), also known as Thomas of Biville, was a Norman Catholic priest, teacher, and preacher known for his austere life and dedication to catechesis. His cult as a beatus was confirmed by Pope Pius IX in 1859, and his feast is celebrated on 19 October.

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