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Blessed Vasile Aftenie

Blessed Vasile Aftenie

Blessed Vasile Aftenie

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

May 10

Born

June 14, 1899

Died

May 10, 1950

Beatified

2 June 2019 by Pope Francis

Venerated

19 March 2019 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Vasile Aftenie, also known as Blessed Vasile Aftenie, was born on June 14, 1899 in Lodroman, Valea Lungã, Alba, Romania. He lived during a tumultuous period in history, marked by World War I and the rise of communism in Romania. Despite the challenges he faced, Blessed Vasile remained steadfast in his faith and dedication to serving God.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2019-06-02 by 2 June 2019 by Pope Francis; the beatification recognition was celebrated at the Câmpia Libertății in Blaj, Romania

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