Blessed Jose Tàpies Y Sirvant - Catholic Blessed

Blessed Jose Tàpies Y Sirvant

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

13-Aug

Born

15 March 1869 in Ponts, Diocese of Urgel, Noguera, Lleida, Spain

Died

Shot on 13 August 1936 at the gate of the cemetery at Salàs de Pallars, Pallars Jussà, Lleida, Spain

Beatified

29 October 2005 by Pope Benedict XVI; recognition celebrated by Cardinal Saraiva Martins at Saint Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy

Venerated

19 April 2004 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Jose TÖpies Y Sirvant, also known as Blessed José of Pobla di Segur, was born on 15 March 1869 in the town of Ponts, within the Diocese of Urgell in Noguera, Lleida, Spain. He was the son of Juan TÖpies and Serafina Sirvant. TÖpies Y Sirvant was a devoted Catholic from an early age and showed a deep love for music, particularly as an organist.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2005-10-29 by 29 October 2005 by Pope Benedict XVI; recognition celebrated by Cardinal Saraiva Martins at Saint Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy