
Blessed Patricio Gellida Llorach
Also known as: Brother Rafaél José
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
18-Aug
Born
16 March 1871 in Benicarló, Castellón, Spain
Died
18 August 1936 in Benicarló, Castellón, Spain
Beatified
13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain
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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