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Blessed Rafal Chylinski
Blessed Rafal Chylinski

Blessed Rafał Chyliński

Also known as: Melchior Chylinski

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

2-Dec

Born

8 January 1694 at Buk, Poznan, Poland as Melchior Chylinski

Died

2 December 1741 at Łagiewniki, Łodźkie, Poland; the Conventual church there became a place of pilgrimage

Beatified

9 June 1991 at Warsaw, Poland by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

13 May 1949 by Pope Pius XII (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Rafał Chyliński, also known as Melchior Chylinski, was a devout young man whose family affectionately called him "the little monk." Born on 8 January 1694 in Buk, Poznan, Poland, Melchior's piety and devotion were evident from an early age. After completing his education at the Jesuit college in Poznan, he surprised many by joining the cavalry. Within three years, Melchior had risen to the rank of officer.

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