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Blessed Agustì Ibarra Angüela
Blessed Agustì Ibarra Angüela

Blessed Agustì Ibarra Angüela

Blessed
Post-Congregation

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

Beatified
Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain

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