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Blessed Josep Figuera Rey

Also known as: Brother Llorenç Gabriel

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 9

Born

August 22, 1912

Died

August 9, 1936

Beatified

28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

Religious Order

Christian Brothers

Venerated

22 June 2004 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Josep Figuera Rey, also known as Brother Llorenç Gabriel, was a member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. He is recognized as a martyr for his faith, having been martyred during the Spanish Civil War. Blessed Josep Figuera Rey's feast day is commemorated on the 9th of August.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
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