
Blessed Frederic Codina Picasso
Feast Day
21 July; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs
Born
8 May 1888 in Barcelona, Spain
Died
Shot on 21 July 1936 in 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 Frederic Codina Picasso, also known as Frederic Codina, was a devoted member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret. He was born on 8 May 1888 in Barcelona, Spain. Showing great piety and dedication at an early age, Frederic Codina joined the Claretians and professed his religious vows on 15 August 1904.
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