Blessed Ferran Castán Messeguer
Feast Day
19 October; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs
Born
1 April 1915 in Fonz, Huesca, Spain
Died
19 October 1936 in Mas Claret, Sant Pere dels Arquells, 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 Ferran Castán Messeguer, also known as Ferran Castán, was a member of the Claretians and one of the many courageous individuals who suffered martyrdom during the Spanish Civil War. Born on 1 April 1915 in the town of Fonz, Huesca, Spain, he grew up in a devout Catholic family. As a young man, Ferran felt called to serve God and joined the Claretian missionary congregation, known for its commitment to spreading the Gospel and proclaiming the message of Jesus Christ.
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