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Birth
Madeline Sophie Barat was born on December 12th, 1779 in Joigny, France. -
Christening
Madeline Sophie was christened at 5am, with her older brother Louis standing in as a godparent. -
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Louis' Imprisonment
In 1792, Madeline's older brother Louis moved to Paris due to the French Revolution, but was soon imprisoned. He was released 2 years later. -
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Sophie meets Priest Varin
Madeline moved to Paris for 5 years, and Louis introduced her to Priest Varin. Madeline was set on becoming a carmelite, but Varin convinced her to join him in the Society of the Sacred Heart. -
First school of Amiens established
Amiens school was established. -
Sophie was appointed superior
Varin appointed Sophie as superior of the Sacred Heart. -
New Mother House
Sophie (now the superior of all Sacred Heart schools) told the society that the new Mother House was now in Paris. -
Death
Sophie died in Paris. -
Beatification
Sophie was beatified by Pope Pius X -
Returning the body
Sophie's body was returned to Paris to rest in the Sacred Heart Chapel.