Blessed Jaume Balcells Grau
Also known as: Father Gabriel of the Annunciation
Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 25
Born
October 12, 1908
Died
July 25, 1936
Beatified
28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
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.