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Blessed Carles Canyes Santacana

Also known as: Brother Marçal of Vilafranca De Penedès

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 20

Born

April 16, 1917

Died

August 1, 20

Beatified

21 November 2015 by Pope Francis

Religious Order

Franciscan Capuchin

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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2015-11-21 by 21 November 2015 by Pope Francis; celebrated at the cathedral of Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia, Barcelona, Spain presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

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