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Christian de Chergé

Catholic monk (1937-1996).

Born January 18th, 1937 in Colmar. [ref]

Died May 21st, 1996 at 59 years old in Médéa. [ref]

Occupations
Catholic priest

There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. Washington Irving