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Blessed Stefan Wincenty Frelichowski

Blessed Stefan Wincenty Frelichowski

Blessed Stefan Wincenty Frelichowski

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

February 23

Born

January 22, 1913

Died

February 23, 1945

Beatified

7 June 1999 by Pope John Paul II at Torun, Poland

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Stefan Wincenty Frelichowski was born on 22 January 1913 in Chelmza, Poland. After completing his studies at the diocesan seminary in Pelpin, he was ordained as a Catholic priest on 13 March 1937. Throughout his life, he was known for his deep devotion to the Sacred Heart.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1999-06-07 by 7 June 1999 by Pope John Paul II at Torun, Poland

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