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Blessed Leon Nowakowski

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

October 31

Born

June 28, 1913

Died

October 1, 31

Beatified

13 June 1999 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

26 March 1999 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Leon Nowakowski, born on June 28, 1913, in Byton (Cuiavia), Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland, was a Roman Catholic priest in the diocese of Wloclawek. He is primarily remembered for his courageous stand in defense of the faith during the period of Nazi persecution, which ultimately led to his martyrdom.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1999-06-13 by 13 June 1999 by Pope John Paul II

Feast Days

October 31June 12

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