Blessed Emili Bover Albareda
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 20
Born
August 31, 1868
Died
August 1, 20
Beatified
21 October 2017 by Pope
Venerated
21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Emili Bover Albareda, born on 31 August 1868 in Castelltersol, Barcelona, Spain, was a devoted member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret. He entered the order and made his profession on 1 October 1889, dedicating his life to serving God and spreading the message of the Gospel.
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
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