Jean Marie Mathias Debelay
1800–1863 (age 63)
Biography
Jean Marie Mathias Debelay (1800–1863) was a French Catholic priest whose spiritual ministry and pastoral work reflected the religious life of nineteenth-century France. Serving the Church during a period of significant social and political change, he dedicated himself to his ecclesiastical duties and the spiritual care of his congregation.
His burial in Avignon Cathedral, one of France's most significant religious sites, testifies to his standing within the Catholic Church and his contributions to religious life. His legacy represents the continuity of Catholic faith and pastoral ministry throughout the nineteenth century.