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Blessed Justo Ramón Piedrafita

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

23-Aug

Born

28 May 1896 in Huesca, Spain

Died

23 August 1936 in Madrid, Spain

Beatified

11 November 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato and Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra of Madrid

Venerated

23 March 2017 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Justo Ramón Piedrafita, also known as Justo Ramón Piedrafita Puig, was a married layman who lived in the archdiocese of Madrid, Spain. He was born on May 28, 1896, in Huesca, Spain.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2017-11-11 by 11 November 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato and Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra of Madrid
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