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Blessed Pelagi Ayats Vergés

Also known as: Brother Miquel of Bianya

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

29-Jul

Born

23 August 1915 in Sant Salvador de Bianya, Girona, Spain

Died

29 July 1936 in Barcelona, Spain

Beatified

21 November 2015 by Pope Francis; celebrated at the cathedral of Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia, Barcelona, Spain presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

Venerated

5 June 2015 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Pelagi Ayats Vergés, also known as Brother Miquel of Bianya, was a Franciscan Capuchin friar who dedicated his life to serving God. He was born on 23 August 1915 in Sant Salvador de Bianya, Girona, Spain, and despite his short life, he left a profound impact on those who knew him.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2015-11-21 by 21 November 2015 by Pope Francis; celebrated at the cathedral of Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia, Barcelona, Spain presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

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