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Massillon, Jean Baptiste
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Celebrated French pulpit orator, born at Hières, in Provence; entered the congregation of the Oratory, and became so celebrated for his eloquence that he was called to Paris, where he gathered round him hearers in crowds; Bourdaloue, when he heard him, said, "He must increase, but I must decrease," and Louis XIV. said to him, "When I hear others preach I go away much pleased with them, but when I hear you I feel displeased with myself"; he was made bishop of Clermont, and next year preached before Louis XV., now king, his famous "Petit Carême," a series of ten sermons for Lent; he was a devoted bishop, and the idol of his flock; his style was perfect, and his eloquence was winning, and went home to the heart (1663-1742).
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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Massillon, Jean Baptiste'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/m/massillon-jean-baptiste.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Massillon, Jean Baptiste'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/m/massillon-jean-baptiste.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
