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.
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