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Blessed Joan Rafí Figuerola

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

5 September; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs

Born

30 October 1885 in Vilabella, Tarragona, Spain

Died

5 September 1936 in Terrasa, 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 Joan Rafí Figuerola, born on 30 October 1885 in Vilabella, Tarragona, Spain, was a devout Catholic who dedicated his life to the service of God. He became a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret, and professed his vows on 8 December 1891.

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