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Blessed Miguel Facerías Garcés

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

February 22

Born

February 22, 1861

Died

February 1, 22

Beatified

21 October 2017 by Pope Francis

Venerated

21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Miguel Facerías Garcés, born on February 22, 1861, in Perarrua, Huesca, Spain, was an esteemed member of the Claretians, also known as the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He entered the order and professed his religious vows on March 24, 1893, dedicating his life to the service of God and the Church.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

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