Anniversary of a martyr who refused the opportunity to escape

Having refused to sign an oath and continuing to engage in priestly ministry some citizens brought Pierre-René Rogue to authorities. The aauthorities refused to accept him, because he had not been arrested by the police; they gave him the opportunity to escape. He refused to do so, saying that that would get them into trouble with their own superiors. He was tried, convicted  and guillotined within twenty-four hours. This took place on 3 March 1796, and his mother was apparently present.