Blessed Józef Zaplata
Also known as: prisoner P22099
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
February 19
Born
March 5, 1904
Died
February 19, 1945
Beatified
13 June 1999 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
26 March 1999 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Józef Zaplata, also known as Prisoner P22099, was born on 5 March 1904 in Jerka, Wielkopolskie, Poland, into a humble farming family. Despite facing numerous challenges and growing up in poverty, Józef possessed a deep faith and a desire to serve God.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1999-06-13 by 13 June 1999 by Pope John Paul II
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