Blessed Clemente Vea Balaguer

Also known as: Brother Clemente Adolfo

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 15

Born

June 9, 1898

Died

August 15, 1936

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis

Religious Order

Salesian

Venerated

28 June 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Clemente Vea Balaguer, also known as Brother Clemente Adolfo, was a Salesian brother, teacher, and martyr who sacrificed his life during the Spanish Civil War for his unwavering faith. He is venerated as a blessed in the Catholic Church.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain

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