
Blessed Josep Figuera Rey
Also known as: Brother Llorenç Gabriel
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
9-Aug
Born
22 August 1912 in Pobla de Segur, Lleida, Spain
Died
9 August 1936 in Barcelona, Spain
Beatified
28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
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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