
Blessed Lluís Janer Riba
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
23-Jul
Born
4 March 1880 in Pontils, Tarragona, Spain
Died
23 July 1936 in Tarragona, Spain
Beatified
13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain
Venerated
28 June 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Lluís Janer Riba was a devoted Catholic priest of the archdiocese of Tarragona, Spain. He was born on March 4, 1880, in the small village of Pontils, located in the province of Tarragona. From a young age, Lluís displayed a deep love for God and a strong desire to serve the Church.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain
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