Blessed Iuliu Hossu
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 28
Born
January 30, 1885
Died
May 1, 28
Beatified
2 June 2019 by Pope Francis
Venerated
19 March 2019 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Iuliu Hossu, also known as Blessed Julius Hossu, was born on 30 January 1885 in Milas, Bistrita-Nasaud, in the archdiocese of Fagaras si Alba Iulia, Romania. He was the son of Ioan Hossu and Victoria Mariutiu.
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
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