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Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko

Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko

Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

October 19

Born

September 14, 1947

Died

October 1, 19

Beatified

6 June 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI

Venerated

19 December 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko, also known as Father Jerzy, was born on 14 September 1947 in Okopy, Podlaskie, Poland, into a humble farm family. He grew up with strong Christian values and a deep sense of social justice.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2010-06-06 by 6 June 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI; recognition to be celebrated at Piłsudski Square, Warsaw, Poland, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato

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