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Blessed Marcelli Mur Blanch

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

July 25

Born

April 1, 1882

Died

July 1, 25

Beatified

21 October 2017 by Pope

Venerated

21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Marcelli Mur Blanch was a dedicated member of the Claretians and a courageous martyr of the Spanish Civil War. He was born on 1 April 1882 in Riguepeu, Gers, France, and he dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2017-10-21 by 21 October 2017 by Pope; beatification celebrated at the Basilica of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato

Feast Days

July 25February 1
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