Ginepro Cocchi
Ginepro Cocchi, OMI (13 October 1908 – 6 March 1939), born Antonio Cocchi, was an Italian religious priest of the Order of Friars Minor. He took the name of Ginepro after admittance into the Franciscan order. He served in the missions in China until 1939 when he was killed while evangelizing in Chinese villages. He is buried in China.
Ginepro Cocchi OMI | |
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| Born | 13 October 1908 Artena, Rome, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 6 March 1939 (aged 30) Shangliandi, Shanxi, China |
He is a candidate for beatification with the title Servant of God.
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