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Blessed Emilian Kovch
Blessed Emilian Kovch

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

Venerated

24 April 2001 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2001-06-27 by 27 June 2001 by Pope John Paul II at Ukraine
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