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'''Jacques-Denis Cochin''' (born in Paris, 1 January 1726; died there 3 June 1783) was a French [[Roman Catholic]] priest, preacher and philanthropist. He founded in 1780 Paris's [[Hôpital Cochin]], as the hospice of Saint-Jacques du Haut Pas, in the rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques.<ref>http://membres.lycos.fr/radiobcochin/hopital.htm</ref>
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'''Jean-Denis Cochin''' ({{IPA-fr|ʒɑ̃ dəni kɔʃɛ̃}}; 1 January 1726, in [[Paris]] &ndash; 3 June 1783, in Paris) was a French [[Roman Catholic]] priest, preacher and philanthropist. In 1780, he founded Paris's [[Hôpital Cochin]], as the hospice of Saint-Jacques du Haut Pas, in the rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://membres.lycos.fr/radiobcochin/hopital.htm |title=Hôpital Cochin |access-date=2008-08-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081222050538/http://membres.lycos.fr/radiobcochin/hopital.htm |archive-date=2008-12-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Life==
==Life==


His father, [[Claude-Denis Cochin]] (d. 1786), was known as a botanist. Jacques-Denis followed a course of theological studies in the [[Sorbonne]] and was graduated with the degree of Doctor. In 1755 he was ordained priest.
His father, [[Claude-Denis Cochin]] (died 1786), was well known as a botanist. Jean-Denis followed a course of theological studies in the [[University of Paris|Sorbonne]] and graduated with the degree of Doctor. In 1755 he was ordained priest.


The next year he was given charge of the parish of Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas. There he spent his whole life working for the material as well as the spiritual betterment of his people. He won great fame for his preaching.
The next year he became the parish priest of [[Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas]]. There, he spent his whole life working for the material and spiritual betterment of his parishioners; he was particularly well known for his preaching.


Cochin is noted especially for his philanthropy. The needs of his own parish suggested the foundation of a hospital. The idea, conceived in 1780, resulted in the completion of a building of which The Sisters of Charity took charge. The inscription on the building, Pauper clamavit et Dominus exaudivit eum, is an index of Cochin's intentions. He devoted his whole fortune to the work. The hospital was inaugurated with thirty-eight beds; today it is a large institution. It was originally called Hôpital Saint-Jacques. In 1801 the General Council of the Paris hospitals gave it the name of its charitable founder, which it still preserves.
Cochin is especially remembered for his philanthropy and for founding a hospital that continues to operate to this day. The idea of creating an institution to serve the healthcare needs of his parishioners was conceived in 1780 and resulted in the completion of a building over which the [[Sisters of Charity]] took charge. The inscription on the building read: ''Pauper clamavit et Dominus exaudivit eum'' (The poor man cried, and the Lord heard him). He devoted his entire fortune to the project. The hospital was inaugurated with 38 beds. It was originally called Hôpital Saint-Jacques.

In 1801, the General Council of the Paris hospitals gave it its name of its charitable founder, which it retained. Today, [[Hôpital Cochin|Cochin hospital]] is a large institution and is part of the system of university hospitals in Paris.


==Works==
==Works==


His published works include:
Cochin’s published works include:


*Four books of Sunday sermons (Paris, 1786–1808);
*Four books of Sunday sermons (Paris, 1786–1808);
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Jean-Denis Cochin
Portrait of Cochin in the Église Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas
Born(1726-01-01)1 January 1726
Paris
Died3 June 1783(1783-06-03) (aged 57)
Paris
NationalityFrench
OccupationPriest
Known forFounder of the Hôpital Cochin
Stone commemorating Jean-Denis Cochin in the church of Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas

Jean-Denis Cochin (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ dəni kɔʃɛ̃]; 1 January 1726, in Paris – 3 June 1783, in Paris) was a French Roman Catholic priest, preacher and philanthropist. In 1780, he founded Paris's Hôpital Cochin, as the hospice of Saint-Jacques du Haut Pas, in the rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques.[1]

Life[edit]

His father, Claude-Denis Cochin (died 1786), was well known as a botanist. Jean-Denis followed a course of theological studies in the Sorbonne and graduated with the degree of Doctor. In 1755 he was ordained priest.

The next year he became the parish priest of Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas. There, he spent his whole life working for the material and spiritual betterment of his parishioners; he was particularly well known for his preaching.

Cochin is especially remembered for his philanthropy and for founding a hospital that continues to operate to this day. The idea of creating an institution to serve the healthcare needs of his parishioners was conceived in 1780 and resulted in the completion of a building over which the Sisters of Charity took charge. The inscription on the building read: Pauper clamavit et Dominus exaudivit eum (The poor man cried, and the Lord heard him). He devoted his entire fortune to the project. The hospital was inaugurated with 38 beds. It was originally called Hôpital Saint-Jacques.

In 1801, the General Council of the Paris hospitals gave it its name of its charitable founder, which it retained. Today, Cochin hospital is a large institution and is part of the system of university hospitals in Paris.

Works[edit]

Cochin’s published works include:

  • Four books of Sunday sermons (Paris, 1786–1808);
  • "Exhortations on the Feasts, Fasts and Ceremonies of the Church" (Paris, 1778);
  • "Retreat Exercises" (Paris, 1778);
  • "Spiritual Writings", a posthumous work published by his brother (Paris, 1784).

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Hôpital Cochin". Archived from the original on 2008-12-22. Retrieved 2008-08-07.
Attribution

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Jacques-Denis Cochin". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.

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