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Biography

Blessed Jakob Gapp, also known as Jacob Gapp or Jakub Gapp, was born on 26 July 1897 in Wattens, Tyrol, Austria. He was the seventh child of Martin Gapp and Antonia Wach, who belonged to the working class.

After receiving a basic education in his hometown, Jakob entered the Franciscan high school in Hall in 1910.

In May 1915, Jakob enlisted as an Austrian soldier and served on the Italian front until 1916, when he was wounded.

For his bravery, he was awarded the silver medal of Courage Second Class.

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Unfortunately, on 4 November 1918, he became a prisoner of war in Riva del Garda, finally being released on 18 August 1919.

Following the war, Jakob decided to enter the Marianist novitiate at Greisinghof, Upper Austria in 1921.

He was then assigned to the Marian Institute in Graz, where he served as a teacher and sacristan for four years while preparing for the seminary. On 27 August 1925, Jakob made his profession at Antony, France, and shortly after, i