Benedict Joseph Labre, TOSF was a French Franciscan tertiary, and Catholic saint. Labre was from a well-to-do family near Arras, France. After attempting a monastic lifestyle, he opted instead for the life of a pilgrim. He traveled to most of the major shrines of Europe, subsisting by begging. Labre is patron saint of the homeless.
Christian feast day: Benedict Joseph Labre
Christian feast day: Benedict Joseph Labre
On April 16, in the year 0, Christian feast day: Benedict Joseph Labre. This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of April 16, one of 433 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on April 16, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 5 April 2026.
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