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Blessed Justo Ramón Piedrafita

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 23

Born

May 28, 1896

Died

August 23, 1936

Beatified

11 November 2017 by Pope Francis

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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