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Blessed Jaume Vendrell Olivella
Blessed Jaume Vendrell Olivella

Blessed Jaume Vendrell Olivella

Also known as: Brother Bernat

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

25-Jul

Born

29 June 1878 in San Esteve d’Ordal, Barcelona, Spain

Died

25 July 1936 in Gelida, Barcelona, 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 Jaume Vendrell Olivella, also known as Brother Bernat, was a devoted member of the Benedictine Subiaco Congregation, born on June 29, 1878, in San Esteve d’Ordal, Barcelona, Spain. He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church, and his unwavering faith would ultimately lead to his martyrdom during the Spanish Civil War.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain
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