
Blessed Carles Canyes Santacana
Also known as: Brother Marçal of Vilafranca De Penedès
Feast Day
20-Aug
Born
16 April 1917 in Vilafranca del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain
Died
The night of 20 August 1936 in Pedralbes, Barcelona, Spain
Beatified
21 November 2015 by Pope Francis; celebrated at the cathedral of Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia, Barcelona, Spain presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
Venerated
5 June 2015 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Carles Canyes Santacana, also known as Brother Marçal of Vilafranca De Penedès, was a Franciscan Capuchin friar who was born on 16 April 1917 in Vilafranca del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain. He dedicated his life to following the teachings of Jesus Christ and serving others through his religious vocation.
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