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Blessed Joaquín Vilanova Camallonga
Blessed Joaquín Vilanova Camallonga

Blessed Joaquín Vilanova Camallonga

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

27-Jul

Born

6 October 1888 in Ontinyent, Valencia, Spain

Died

Shot on 29 July 1936 in Ibi, Alicante, Spain

Beatified

11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

18 December 2000 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Joaquín Vilanova Camallonga was born on 6 October 1888 in Ontinyent, Valencia, Spain. From a young age, he felt a strong vocation to the priesthood, and he pursued this calling with great dedication and devotion.


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