Blessed Vladimir Ghika
Also known as: Vladimir Ghica; Apostolic Wanderer
Feast Day
16-May
Born
25 December 1873 in Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey)
Died
16 May 1954 in Jilava, Bucharest, Romania from years of torture, starvation and general abuse
Beatified
31 August 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Amato in Bucharest, Romania
Venerated
27 March 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Vladimir Ghika, also known as Vladimir Ghica, was born on 25 December 1873 in Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey). He came from a noble lineage as the grandson of Prince Gregory V, the last ruler of Moldavia.
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