Blessed Joan Fort Rius
Also known as: Àngel of Saint Joseph
Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 25
Born
October 10, 1896
Died
July 25, 1936
Beatified
13 October 2013 by Pope Benedict XVI
Biography
Blessed Joan Fort Rius, also known as Àngel of Saint Joseph, was a Discalced Carmelite brother who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on 10 October 1896 in L’Espluga de Francolí, Tarragona, Spain. Joan dedicated his life to the service of God as a religious brother and lived a life of humility and devotion.