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Blessed Antoni Casany Villarrasa

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Post-Congregation

Feast Day

11 August; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs

Born

4 November 1895 in Calldetenes, Barcelona, Spain

Died

Shot on 11 August 1936 in Mas Toni, Sant Pere dels Arquells, Lleida, Spain

Beatified

21 October 2017 by Pope; beatification celebrated at the Basilica of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato

Venerated

21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Antoni Casany Villarrasa, also known as Antoni Casañas Villarrasa, was a remarkable Catholic figure who dedicated his life to his faith as a member of the Claretians. Born on 4 November 1895 in Calldetenes, Barcelona, Spain, he grew up in a devout family that nurtured his strong religious convictions from an early age.

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

Feast Days

August 11February 1
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