Blessed Özséb Of Esztergom - Catholic Blessed

Blessed Özséb Of Esztergom

Also known as: Esztergomi Boldog Özséb; Euzebiusz z Ostrzyhomia; Eusebius von Gran; Eusebius of Esztergom

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

20 January (Paulines)

Born

C.1200 in Esztergom, Komárom-Esztergom, Hungary

Died

20 January 1270 in Szentkereszt (modern Pilisszentkereszt), Pest, Hungary of natural causes

Beatified

A popular devotion existed for centuries; 16 November 2004 (approval of liturgical date by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments); 8 February 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI (cultus confirmation)

Biography

Blessed Özséb of Esztergom, also known as Esztergomi Boldog Özséb, Euzebiusz z Ostrzyhomia, Eusebius von Gran, and Eusebius of Esztergom, was born around the year 1200 in Esztergom, Komárom-Esztergom, Hungary. He hailed from a wealthy Hungarian noble family and from an early age demonstrated remarkable intelligence and a strong faith. Even as a child, Özséb displayed a preference for solitude, prayer, and contemplation.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2004-11-16 by A popular devotion existed for centuries; 16 November 2004 (approval of liturgical date by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments); 8 February 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI (cultus confirmation)