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Blessed Miguel Facerías Garcés

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Post-Congregation

Feast Day

22 February; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs

Born

22 February 1861 in Perarrua, Huesca, Spain

Died

Shot on 22 February 1937 in at Caseta de Alboquers, Barcelona, Spain

Beatified

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

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

Feast Days

February 22February 1
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