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Detail Of An Antique Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Guillermo Giraldi By Bertoni Date Unknown

Detail Of An Antique Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Guillermo Giraldi By Bertoni Date Unknown

Blessed Guillermo Giraldi

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

6 March (Mercedarians)

Died

In Barcelona, Spain of natural causes

Biography

Blessed Guillermo Giraldi, also known as Guillem Giraldi, was a Mercedarian friar and the Prior of the Mercedarian convent in Barcelona, Spain. He is best known for his remarkable efforts in rescuing Christian slaves held captive by Muslims during his two trips to North Africa. Born in an unknown date and place, Giraldi devoted his life to serving God and aiding those who were oppressed.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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