Blessed Josep Maria Tolaguera Oliva
Also known as: Brother Faust Lluís
Feast Day
26-Aug
Born
14 March 1904 in L’Escala, Girona, Spain
Died
26 August 1936 in Tarragona, Spain
Beatified
13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain
Venerated
28 June 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Josep Maria Tolaguera Oliva, also known as Brother Faust Lluís, was a devout member of the Christian Brothers, a religious congregation dedicated to education. He was born on 14 March 1904 in L'Escala, Girona, Spain, to a humble family. From a young age, Josep Maria showed a profound dedication to his faith and a strong inclination towards teaching.
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