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Odoardo Focherini | |
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| Martyr | |
| Born | 6 June 1907 Carpi, Modena, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 27 December 1944 (aged 37) Hersbruck concentration camp, Nazi Germany |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Beatified | 15 June 2013, Piazza Martiri, Modena, Italy by Cardinal Angelo Amato |
| Feast | 6 June |
Odoardo Focherini (sometimes referred to as Edward Focherini; 6 June 1907 – 27 December 1944) was an Italian Roman Catholic journalist.[1] He issued false documents to Jews during World War II in order for them to escape the Nazi regime but was arrested and sent to a concentration camp where he later died. Yad Vashem later recognized him as a Righteous Among the Nations in 1969 for his efforts.[2][3]
Focherini's beatification was held on 15 June 2013 in Modena under Pope Francis who had Cardinal Angelo Amato preside over the celebration on his behalf.
- ^ "Blessed Odoardo Focherini". Santi e Beati. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "Blessed Odoardo Focherini". Saints SQPN. 26 December 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
- ^ "English". Odoardo Focherini. Retrieved 16 October 2016.