Blessed Jakob Gapp
Also known as: Jacob Gapp; Jakub Gapp
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 13
Born
July 26, 1897
Died
August 1, 13
Beatified
24 November 1996 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Blessed Jakob Gapp, also known as Jacob Gapp or Jakub Gapp, was born on 26 July 1897 in Wattens, Tyrol, Austria. He was the seventh child of Martin Gapp and Antonia Wach, who belonged to the working class. After receiving a basic education in his hometown, Jakob entered the Franciscan high school in Hall in 1910.
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