Blessed Wojciech Gondek
Also known as: Cristino Gondek; Krystyn Gondek
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 23
Born
April 6, 1909
Died
July 23, 1942
Beatified
13 June 1999 by Pope John Paul II
Religious Order
Venerated
26 March 1999 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Wojciech Gondek, also known as Cristino Gondek or Krystyn Gondek, was born on 6 April 1909 in Slona, Malopolskie, in the diocese of Tarnow, Poland. He was a devout individual who felt called to serve God and joined the Franciscan Friars Minor in 1928. After completing his religious formation, he made his solemn profession on 18 April 1933 and took the name Krystyn.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1999-06-13 by 13 June 1999 by Pope John Paul II
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