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Blessed Antonio Cerdá Cantavella

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

July 26

Born

September 25, 1919

Died

July 1, 26

Beatified

21 October 2017 by Pope

Venerated

21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Antonio Cerdá Cantavella, also known as Blessed Antonio Cerdá, was a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret. He was born on 25 September 1919 in Játiva, Valencia, Spain. On 27 September 1931, at the young age of 12, Antonio professed his religious vows as a Claretian.

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

Connections

Founded by
Saint Anthony

Feast Days

July 26February 1
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