Blessed Ioan Bãlan - Catholic Blessed

Blessed Ioan Bãlan

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 4

Born

February 11, 1880

Died

August 4, 1959

Beatified

2 June 2019 by Pope Francis

Venerated

19 March 2019 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Ioan Bãlan, also known as Ioan Balan, was born on 11 February 1880 in Teius, Alba, Romania. He dedicated his life to the Catholic Church and made significant contributions as a priest and bishop before being martyred for his faith.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2019-06-02 by 2 June 2019 by Pope Francis; the beatification recognition was celebrated at the Câmpia Libertății in Blaj, Romania

Feast Days

August 4 June 2

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