Blessed Emilian Kovch
Also known as: Omeljan Kovc; Emilian Kowacz
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
March 25
Born
August 20, 1884
Died
March 1, 25
Beatified
27 June 2001 by Pope John Paul II at Ukraine
Biography
Blessed Emilian Kovch, also known as Omeljan Kovc and Emilian Kowacz, was a Greek Catholic priest who dedicated his life to serving God and his community. Born on 20 August 1884 near Kosiv, Ivano-Frankivs’ka oblast, Ukraine, he grew up in a deeply religious family and developed a strong devotion to his faith from an early age.