Blessed Clemente Vea Balaguer

Also known as: Brother Clemente Adolfo

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

15-Aug

Born

9 June 1898 in La Jana, Castellón, Spain

Died

15 August 1936 in San Mateo, Castellón, Spain

Beatified

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

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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