Blessed Juan Soler García
Feast Day
23-Aug
Born
1 December 1904 in Chirivel, Almería, Spain
Died
23 August 1936 in Chirivel, Almería, Spain
Beatified
25 March 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Aguadulce, Almería, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
Venerated
14 June 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Juan Soler García, born on 1 December 1904 in Chirivel, Almería, Spain, was the son of devout parents, Miguel and Catalina. At the tender age of two days, Juan was baptized, signaling the beginning of his journey in faith. His deep piety and strong calling to the priesthood manifested in his early years, leading him to study at the seminary of San Indalecio. After completing his studies, he took on the role of a teacher at the seminary for a period of nine years.
Cause for Canonization
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