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Blessed Laurentí Basil Matas

Also known as: Father Anselm de Olot

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 15

Born

December 28, 1878

Died

August 15, 1936

Beatified

21 November 2015 by Pope Francis

Religious Order

Franciscan Capuchin

Venerated

5 June 2015 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Laurentí Basil Matas, also known as Father Anselm de Olot, was a devout Franciscan Capuchin who dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings. He made his profession on 20 October 1907, embracing the religious life within the Capuchin Order. His commitment and deep spirituality led him to be ordained as a priest on 13 June 1908.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2015-11-21 by 21 November 2015 by Pope Francis; celebrated at the cathedral of Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia, Barcelona, Spain presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

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