Leo Dupont

Venerable Leo Dupont (24 January 1797 – 18 March 1876), also known as "The holy man of Tours," or "the apostle of the Holy Face", was a Catholic layman who helped spread various devotions such as that of the Holy Face of Jesus and the nightly Eucharistic Adoration. He was declared venerable by Pope Pius XII.

Not to be confused with Belgian athlete Léon Dupont.

Venerable Leo Dupont
Leo Dupont, "the holy man of Tours"
Born24 January 1797
Martinique
Died18 March 1876 (aged 79)
Tours, France
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