Blessed Ion Costist - Catholic Blessed

Blessed Ion Costist

Also known as: Ion Kostist; John Kostistk; Geremia of Wallachia; Ieremia of Wallachia; Jeremiah of Valachia

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

5-Mar

Born

29 June 1556 in Zaxo, Suceava, Romania

Died

5 March 1625 in Naples, Italy of natural causes

Beatified

30 October 1983 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

18 December 1959 by Pope John XXIII (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Ion Costist, also known as Ion Kostist, John Kostistk, Geremia of Wallachia, Ieremia of Wallachia, or Jeremiah of Valachia, was born on June 29, 1556, in Zaxo, Suceava, Romania. From a young age, Ion displayed deep piety and a strong desire to seek out the greatest Christians. At the age of 19, he made the decision to emigrate to Italy, believing that this was where he would find the most devout followers of Christ.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1983-10-30 by 30 October 1983 by Pope John Paul II

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