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Blessed Joan Codinach Espinalt

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

October 12

Born

May 28, 1872

Died

October 12, 1936

Beatified

21 October 2017 by Pope

Venerated

21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Joan Codinach Espinalt, also known as Joan Codinach or Juan Codinach, was a Spanish Claretian priest and martyr who was born on 28 May 1872 in Mura, Barcelona, Spain. He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church, becoming a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2017-10-21 by 21 October 2017 by Pope; beatification celebrated at the Basilica of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato

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