Blessed Jaume Payás Fargas
Feast Day
25 July; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs
Born
14 August 1907 in Castelltersol, Barcelona, Spain
Died
Shot on 25 July 1936 in Sallent, Barcelona, Spain
Beatified
21 October 2017 by Pope; beatification celebrated at the Basilica of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato
Venerated
21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Jaume Payás Fargas, also known as Jaime Payás, was a Spanish Catholic priest and member of the Claretians. He was born on 14 August 1907 in Castelltersol, Barcelona, Spain. Blessed Jaume Payás professed his vows as a member of the Claretians on 15 August 1924, dedicating his life to serving God and the church.
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