June 10

Born in 1632 in Pernes-les-Fontaines, Fléchier was educated by Jesuits before joining the priesthood. He became Bishop of Nîmes in 1687 and later Bishop of Alès in 1694. Fléchier gained fame for his eloquent funeral orations delivered at royal and noble funerals in Paris. His Sermons d’Avignon and panegyrics exemplify the classical French style and moral reflection. He corresponded with leading intellectuals of his day and was admitted to the Académie Française in 1672. He died in 1710, remembered as one of France’s greatest 17th-century preachers and writers.

Margarito Bautista was born in rural Veracruz, Mexico, into a Nahua indigenous community. He became a leading evangelizer, blending Christian theology with indigenous traditions. Bautista authored theological works and founded a religious society aimed at spiritual renewal. He emphasized communal worship, moral discipline, and cultural identity in his teachings. Through lectures and publications, he influenced religious life among indigenous and mestizo populations. His movement persisted through the 20th century, reflecting his spiritual legacy until his death in 1961.