Blessed Isidre Torres Balsells
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
24-Aug
Born
27 November 1874 in Blancafort, Tarragona, Spain
Died
24 August 1936 in Montblanc, Tarragona, 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 Isidre Torres Balsells, also known as Blessed Isidre Torres, was a Catholic priest in the archdiocese of Tarragona, Spain. He was born on 27 November 1874 in Blancafort, a small village in the region of Tarragona. He dedicated his life to serving God and his community as a faithful pastor.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain
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