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Blessed Patricio Gellida Llorach

Also known as: Brother Rafaél José

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 18

Born

March 16, 1871

Died

August 18, 1936

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis

Religious Order

Salesian

Venerated

28 June 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Patricio Gellida Llorach, also known as Brother Rafaél José, was a Salesian brother, teacher, and martyr in the Spanish Civil War. He was born on 16 March 1871 in Benicarló, Castellón, Spain. Patricio dedicated his life to educating and guiding young people as a member of the Salesian Congregation.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain
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