
Blessed Agustì Ibarra Angüela
Feast Day
15-Aug
Born
2 March 1911 in Alió, Tarragona, Spain
Died
15 August 1936 in Barcelona, Spain
Beatified
13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain
Venerated
28 June 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Agustì Ibarra Angüela, a priest of the Archdiocese of Tarragona in Spain, is commemorated for his steadfast witness to the faith during the tumultuous Spanish Civil War. Born in the region of Catalonia, he dedicated his life to priestly service within his local Church community, faithfully administering the sacraments and tending to the spiritual needs of his flock. His ministry unfolded against a backdrop of escalating violence and persecution targeting the Catholic Church, particularly during the conflict's early, brutal years.
Cause for Canonization
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