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Blessed Nikolaus Gross
Blessed Nikolaus Gross

Blessed Nikolaus Gross

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

15-Jan

Born

30 September 1898 at Niederwenigern, Ruhr region, Germany

Died

Executed 15 January 1945 at the Berlin-Plotzensee, Germany prison; body cremated, and the ashes scattered

Beatified

7 October 2001 by Pope John Paul II at Saint Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy

Venerated

7 July 2001 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Nikolaus Gross was born on September 30, 1898, in Niederwenigern, a village in the Ruhr region of Germany. He grew up in a devout Catholic family and from an early age showed a strong sense of faith and social justice. Nikolaus was married and a father of seven children, which added to his deep responsibilities and commitment to his family and community.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2001-10-07 by 7 October 2001 by Pope John Paul II at Saint Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy
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