Blessed Vladimir Ghika
Also known as: Vladimir Ghica; Apostolic Wanderer
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 16
Born
December 25, 1873
Died
May 16, 1954
Beatified
31 August 2013 by Pope Francis
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.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2013-08-31 by 31 August 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Amato in Bucharest, Romania
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