Blessed Tullio Maruzzo
Also known as: Marcello Maruzzo
Feast Day
1-Jul
Born
23 July 1929 in Lapio di Arcugnano, Vicenza, Italy as Marcello Maruzzo
Died
Shot in the evening of 1 July 1981 on the road near Los Amates, Guatemala
Beatified
27 October 2018 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated in Morales, Izabal, Guatemala, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
Venerated
9 October 2017 by Pope France (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Tullio Maruzzo was born in Italy as a twin, sharing his early life with his brother Lucio. He entered the Order of Friars Minor, making his solemn profession on 15 July 1951. Alongside his brother, he was ordained a priest on 21 June 1953, embracing the Franciscan charism of humility and service. Driven by his faith, he dedicated himself to missionary work in Guatemala in 1960. There, he became a fervent advocate for the impoverished rural communities, courageously
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