Blessed Enric Cortadellas Segura
Feast Day
25 August; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs
Born
3 November 1909 in Les Olugues, Lleida, Spain
Died
Shot on 25 August 1936 in Cervera, Lleida, Spain
Beatified
21 October 2017 by Pope; beatification celebrated at the Basilica of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato
Venerated
21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Enric Cortadellas Segura, born on 3 November 1909 in Les Olugues, Lleida, Spain, was a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret. He professed his vows as a Claretian on 31 August 1926, dedicating himself to a life of service to God and the Church. After years of rigorous spiritual formation and studies, Enric was ordained a priest on 22 September 1934.
Cause for Canonization
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