Petrus Joseph Triest
Venerable Petrus Josephus Triest | |
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| Canonis St Bavonis | |
Canon Triest | |
| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Other post | Superior general Brothers of Charity. |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 10 June 1786 by Cardinal de Franckenberg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 August 1760 Brussels |
| Died | 24 June 1836 (aged 75) Ghent |
| Buried | Lovendegem |
| Alma mater | University of Louvain |
Peter Joseph Triest (1760–1836) was a prelate of the Diocese of Ghent. He is known for his foundations of religious communities in this diocese, and has been called "the St. Vincent de Paul of Belgium". Pope Francis authorised Triest's declaration as venerable in April 2025.