Giovanni Battista Mazzucconi
Giovanni Battista Mazzucconi (1 March 1826 – 7 September 1855) was an Italian priest from the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions. He was killed in hatred of the faith in Papua New Guinea during his work there amongst the people.
He was beatified in 1984 after it was determined that he was killed "in odium fidei" (in hatred of the faith). One miracle is required for his canonization.
Patron saint of Persecuted Christians; Missionaries; Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions
In the Martyrology
- September 7 Blessed Giovanni Battista Albino Mazzucconi, PIME priest and martyr of Papua New Guinea