Blessed Amadeu Costa Prat
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 26
Born
January 4, 1916
Died
July 1, 26
Beatified
21 October 2017 by Pope
Venerated
21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Amadeu Costa Prat, also known as Blessed Amadeu Costa, was a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by St. Anthony Mary Claret. He was born on 4 January 1916 in Tona, Barcelona, Spain. Blessed Amadeu Costa dedicated himself to a life of faith and service from a young age, eventually joining the Claretians and making his religious vows on 15 August 1932.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2017-10-21 by 21 October 2017 by Pope; beatification celebrated at the Basilica of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato
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