Blessed Jaume Llachcandell
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
19-Apr
Born
1 October 1878 in Torelló, Barcelona, Spain
Died
19 April 1937 in Montcada, Barcelona, Spain; remains were never located
Beatified
13 October 2013 by Pope Francis
Venerated
10 May 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Jaume Llachcandell, also known as Jaume Llachcandell or James Llachcandell, was a Catholic priest and a member of the religious congregation known as the Sons of the Holy Family. He is revered as one of the Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War, who sacrificed their lives defending their faith during a turbulent period in Spain's history.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis
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