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Blessed Antoni Casany Villarrasa

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 11

Born

November 4, 1895

Died

August 1, 11

Beatified

21 October 2017 by Pope

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

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