Rafał Chyliński
BlessedDecember 2 · 1694–1741
Rafał Chyliński (1694, Gmina Buk — 1741, Gmina Łagiewniki) — Blessed, regular priest. Feast day: 2 December.
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Rafał Chyliński was an 18th-century Polish priest belonging to the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. Born in Wysoczka in 1694, he initially pursued a military career as a cavalry officer before choosing a religious life. After joining the Franciscans in Kraków, he was ordained in 1717. He is remembered for his dedicated service to the sick and poor, his skill with musical instruments during liturgy, and his straightforward preaching style.

