Blessed Pascual Fortuño Almela
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
September 8
Born
March 3, 1886
Died
September 1, 8
Beatified
11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
Religious Order
Venerated
20 December 1999 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Pascual Fortuño Almela, also known as Blessed Pascual Fortuño, was born on 3 March 1886 in Villareal, Castellón, Spain, to a pious and hard-working family. He was baptized at the tender age of one day, symbolizing the early beginnings of his strong faith. Pascual's devoutness and desire to serve God led him to join the Franciscan Friar Minor novitiate at the early age of 12.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2001-03-11 by 11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
Feast Days
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