Episode 3 of 5
Trial of the Compiègne Carmelites
- When
- 17 July 1794
- Where
- Trial venue, Paris
On 17 July 1794 the sixteen Carmelites were tried without legal counsel; Sister Mary-Henrietta challenged the prosecutor over the charge of "fanaticism."
During their trial on 17 July 1794, the sisters received no legal counsel. Sister Mary-Henrietta tried to force the prosecutor to define the word "fanatic," one of the charges against them.
Sources
- Martyrs of Compiègne Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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