Blessed Josaphat Chichkov Biography
Blessed Josaphat Chichkov Profile. Born: 9 February 1884 in Bulgaria, Europe. Worked in Bulgaria. Died: 11 November 1952 in Bulgaria. Feast Day is celebrated on November 13.
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The Memorial of Blessed Josaphat Chichkov – Saint of the Day |
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Bl. Josaphat Chichkov Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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Date of Birth |
9 February 1884 |
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Country of Birth |
Bulgaria in Europe |
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Matrimony/Holy Orders |
Blesseds who were Priests |
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Profession |
Missionary |
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Place of Work |
Bulgaria |
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Date of Death |
11 November 1952 |
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Place of Death |
Bulgaria |
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Feast Day |
November 13 |
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Beatification |
Beatified by Pope John Paul II on 23 April 2002 |
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Canonization |
Canonized by N/A |
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Bl. Josaphat Chichkov Biography
Bl. Josaphat Chichkov joined the congregation of the Assumption at age 16 on 29 April 1900. He later became a priest but was arrested by the communist government in December 1951 for the anti-state offence of the priesthood. He was martyred.
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