Blessed Julià Gibrat Marcé
Also known as: Viçenc of Besalú
Feast Day
23-Aug
Born
15 June 1880 in Besalú, Girona, Spain
Died
The evening of 23 August 1936 on the road outside Sant Aniol de Finestres, Girona, Spain
Beatified
21 November 2015 by Pope Francis; celebrated at the cathedral of Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia, Barcelona, Spain presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
Venerated
5 June 2015 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Julià Gibrat Marcé, a devoted Franciscan Capuchin friar, dedicated his life to the service of God and the poor. Professing his vows within the Capuchin Order on 8 December 1899, he embraced the Franciscan charism of humility, poverty, and service. He was ordained a priest on 28 March 1903, marking the beginning of his active ministry. Throughout his priestly life, Blessed Julià faithfully served his community, embodying the Gospel values of compassion and self
Cause for Canonization
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