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Blessed Joan Torrents Figueras

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

16 March; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs

Born

8 December 1873 in La Secuita, Tarragona, Spain

Died

16 March 1937 in Montcada, Barcelona, Spain

Beatified

21 October 2017 by Pope Francis; 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 Torrents Figueras, also known as Blessed Joan Torrents, was born on 8 December 1873 in La Secuita, a small town in Tarragona, Spain. He dedicated his life to the service of God, becoming a member of the Claretians religious congregation.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

March 16February 1
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