Blessed Lojze Grozde
Also known as: Alojzij Grozde
Feast Day
1 January; 27 May on some calendars
Born
27 May 1923 in Tržišce, Zgornje Vodale, Slovenia
Died
Tortured to death on 1 January 1943 in Mirna, Trebnje, Slovenia; his body was abandoned and found by accident by children on 23 February 1943, and buried in a small nearby cemetery
Beatified
13 June 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI; recognition celebrated at Celje, Slovenia
Venerated
27 March 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Lojze Grozde, also known as Alojzij Grozde, was born on 27 May 1923 in Tržišče, Zgornje Vodale, Slovenia. From the moment of his birth, Lojze faced difficulties as his parents, who were not married, refused to raise him. However, his mother ensured that he was baptized on the day of his birth. Lojze's upbringing was entrusted to his maternal grandparents and an aunt, who were poor peasants but deeply devoted to their faith and their country.
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