Blessed Michael Ghebre
Also known as: Ghébre Michael; Michele Ghébré; Mikael Gabra
Feast Day
14 July (Martyrology); 1 September on some calendars
Born
1791 in Dibo, West Gojam (in modern Ethiopia)
Died
30 July 1855 from abuse and ill treatment in prison while travelling between Meccia Coreccia and Molicha Gebaba, Mirab Shewa (in modern Ethiopia)
Beatified
3 October 1926 by Pope Pius XI
Venerated
22 May 1926 by Pope Pius XI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Michael Ghebre, also known as Ghébre Michael, Michele Ghébré, or Mikael Gabra, was born in 1791 in Dibo, West Gojam, in what is now modern-day Ethiopia. Little is known about his early life, but in 1844, he encountered Vincentian missionaries who were preaching the Gospel in his homeland. Moved by their message, Michael converted to Christianity and became deeply committed to his newfound faith.
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