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Robert Fleuret

An Eudist associate helping preserve and share the memory.

An associate of the Congregation of Jesus and Mary since 2012 in the Paris group, Robert Fleuret contributes to Eudist projects and takes part in gatherings of Eudist friends, associates, and collaborators. This page brings together historical notes on Saint John Eudes, two illustrated stories, and the photo collection he prepared.

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Eudist associate · France

Sharing a living heritage

An active member of the Blessed Hébert community in Paris, Robert Fleuret takes part in the life of the Eudist family. His commitment connects initiatives by lay associates, provincial gatherings, and heritage projects.

The following pages highlight places that shaped John Eudes’ life and offer resources for further exploration.

Historical notes

In the footsteps of Saint John Eudes

These two stories explore the French Oratory and John Eudes’ stay in Aubervilliers, a time of spiritual formation, rest, and readiness for mission.

Paris · Rue Saint-Honoré

Saint John Eudes and the French Oratory

In 1623, after studying with the Jesuits in Caen, John Eudes joined the Society of the Oratory in Paris, founded by Pierre de Bérulle. Inspired by the vision of Philip Neri, the community remains committed to preaching, liturgy, spiritual guidance, and Christian formation.

Robert Fleuret’s account revisits Eudes’ meeting with Bérulle, the church on Rue Saint-Honoré, and the early days of John Eudes in the community. It also recalls that the church, now a Protestant temple, bears witness to these successive chapters.

Aubervilliers · Notre-Dame-des-Vertus

A time for rest, prayer, and study

In the mid-1620s, while continuing his formation and recovering from an illness, John Eudes stayed in Aubervilliers. Near Notre-Dame-des-Vertus Church, this period of retreat allowed him to regain his strength, pray, and study.

This stay marks a period of growth before he returned to mission. When plague struck Normandy, John Eudes went to the sick to offer spiritual support.

A resource to explore

Saint John Eudes photo collection

Bringing together paintings, drawings, stained glass, sculptures, and other depictions, the collection shows Saint John Eudes and the Eudist family across places and periods. It was prepared by Robert Fleuret, an Eudist associate in France.

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