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Blessed Ivan Merz

Blessed Ivan Merz

Blessed Ivan Merz

Also known as: John Merz

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

10-May

Born

16 December 1896 in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Died

10 May 1928 in Zagreb, Croatia of natural causes; relics transferred to the Shrine of the Holy Heart in Zagreb on 16 December 1977

Beatified

22 June 2003 by Pope John Paul II in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Biography

Blessed Ivan Merz, also known as John Merz, was born on December 16, 1896 in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was raised in a devout Catholic family and received a comprehensive education. After completing his studies in Banja Luka, Ivan briefly attended a military academy before moving to Vienna, Austria for further education.

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