Blessed Joaquín Frade Eiras

Also known as: Berardo of Visantoña

Blessed

Martyr

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

14-Aug

Born

5 April 1878 in Visantoña, Lugo, Spain

Died

14 August 1936 in Jove, Asturias, Spain

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis

Venerated

27 March 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Joaquín Frade Eiras, also known as Berardo of Visantoña, was a Franciscan Capuchin priest who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on April 5, 1878, in Visantoña, Lugo, Spain.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis

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