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Blessed Jaume Balcells Grau

Also known as: Father Gabriel of the Annunciation

Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

25-Jul

Born

12 October 1908 in Valls, Tarragona, Spain

Died

25 July 1936 in Montcada, Barcelona, Spain

Beatified

28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

Venerated

22 June 2004 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Jaume Balcells Grau, also known as Father Gabriel of the Annunciation, was a Catholic priest and member of the Discalced Carmelites who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He is venerated as a martyr and his feast day is celebrated on July 25th.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
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