Blessed Fermín Gellida Cornelles
Also known as: Brother Alejandro Juan
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
18-Aug
Born
6 October 1889 in Benicarló, Castellón, Spain
Died
18 August 1936 in Vinaròs, 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 Fermín Gellida Cornelles, also known as Brother Alejandro Juan, was a Salesian brother, teacher, and martyr in the Spanish Civil War. He was born on October 6, 1889, in Benicarló, Castellón, Spain.
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