Blessed Ferran Saperas Aluja
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 13
Born
September 8, 1905
Died
August 13, 1936
Beatified
21 October 2017 by Pope Francis
Venerated
21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Ferran Saperas Aluja, also known as Ferran of Alió, was a devoted member of the Claretians and a revered figure in the Catholic Church. He was born on September 8, 1905, in the town of Alió, located in the province of Tarragona, Spain. From an early age, Ferran demonstrated a strong faith and a desire to serve God, which led him to join the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2017-10-21 by 21 October 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated in the Basilica of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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