Blessed Juan Carbonell Molla
Feast Day
2-Oct
Born
6 June 1874 in Concentaina, Alicante, Spain
Died
Shot on 2 October 1936 on the road outside Sax, 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 Juan Carbonell Molla, son of a physician, was born into a family marked by faith, his brother Elías also attaining the honor of Blessed. Following a path of dedicated service, he pursued his theological studies at the seminaries of Orihuela and Valencia, Spain. Ordained to the priesthood in 1898, he served with distinction, notably as coadjutor priest in El Salvador, where he ministered to his community. Renowned for his exceptional skill as an organist, he enriched the liturgical life of his parish through his musical gifts, using his talents to glorify God and support the faithful. His life of quiet devotion and pastoral care was tragically cut short during the upheaval of
Cause for Canonization
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