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Blessed Joan Fort Rius

Also known as: Àngel of Saint Joseph

Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

25-Jul

Born

10 October 1896 in L’Espluga de Francolí, Tarragona, Spain

Died

25 July 1936 in Tarragona, Spain

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Benedict XVI

Venerated

28 June 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Benedict XVI
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