Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin
Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin (December 22, 1770 – May 6, 1840) was an emigre Russian aristocrat and Catholic priest known as "The Apostle of the Alleghenies" and also in the United States as Prince Galitzin. He was a member of the House of Golitsyn.
Servant of God Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin | |
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| Born | 22 December 1770 The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands |
| Died | 6 May 1840 (aged 69) Loretto, Pennsylvania, United States |
Since 2005, he has been under consideration for canonization by the Catholic Church. His current title is Servant of God, granted by Pope Benedict XVI in 2005.
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