Blessed Ivan Merz
Also known as: John Merz
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 10
Born
December 16, 1896
Died
May 10, 1928
Beatified
22 June 2003 by Pope John Paul II in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Biography
Blessed Ivan Merz, also known as John Merz, was born on December 16, 1896 in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was raised in a devout Catholic family and received a comprehensive education. After completing his studies in Banja Luka, Ivan briefly attended a military academy before moving to Vienna, Austria for further education.