December 10
Anton Durcovici (1888–1951)
Bishop
Practical advice
Bring food or medicine to a person unjustly deprived of liberty.
Biography
Bishop of Iași in Romania, Anton Durcovici trained seminarians and defended the freedom of the Church under the communist regime. Imprisoned and deprived of food and attention, he died on December 10, 1951, supporting other prisoners. The Church recognized in his dedication a true martyrdom, lived with fidelity, hope and forgiveness.
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