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Detail From An Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Juan Urgel By Bertoni Date Unknown

Detail From An Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Juan Urgel By Bertoni Date Unknown

Blessed Juan Urgel

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 26

Died

August 26, 1513

Religious Order

Biography

Blessed Juan Urgel, also known as Blessed Juan de Urgell, was a Mercedarian friar who dedicated his life to the service of God and the liberation of Christian captives. Born in an undisclosed date and location, his early life remains a mystery, but his contributions to his religious order and the Church are well-documented.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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