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Blessed Gelasius Ocullenan

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

21 November; 20 June as one of the Irish Martyrs

Born

Irish

Died

21 November 1580 in Dublin, Ireland

Beatified

27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

Venerated

6 July 1991 by Pope John Paul II

Biography

Blessed Gelasius Ocullenan was a Cistercian priest and one of the Irish Martyrs. He was born in Ireland and dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church. Little is known about his early life and upbringing, but it is believed that he received a religious education and was ordained as a priest.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1992-09-27 by 27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

Feast Days

November 21June 20
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