Life of Leon Papin-DuPont: The Holy Man of Tours (1882)

The Life of Leon Papin-Dupont: The Holy Man of Tours is a biographical work written by Pierre Desire Janvier and originally published in 1882. The book tells the story of Leon Papin-Dupont, a French Catholic layman known for his piety and devotion to the Virgin Mary. Born in 1797 in the town of Tours, Papin-Dupont was a successful businessman who experienced a spiritual awakening in his mid-30s. From that point on, he devoted himself to prayer, fasting, and acts of charity, and became known as a holy man and miracle worker. The book chronicles Papin-Dupont's life, including his encounters with prominent figures in the Catholic Church and his efforts to promote devotion to the Virgin Mary. Janvier's work also includes descriptions of the miracles attributed to Papin-Dupont, as well as his canonization by the Catholic Church in 1920. Overall, The Life of Leon Papin-Dupont is a fascinating look at the life of a devout Catholic layman whose piety and devotion inspired many during his lifetime and beyond.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.