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Blessed Pelagi Ayats Vergés

Also known as: Brother Miquel of Bianya

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

July 29

Born

August 23, 1915

Died

July 29, 1936

Beatified

21 November 2015 by Pope Francis

Religious Order

FranciscanCapuchin

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.

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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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