Blessed Joaquim Gelada Hugas
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
14 October; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs
Born
4 December 1881 in Olot, Girona, Spain
Died
14 October 1936 in Torrelavega, Santander, 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 Joaquim Gelada Hugas, also known as Blessed Joaquim Gelada Hugas, was a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret. He was born on 4 December 1881 in Olot, Girona, Spain.
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