Blessed Pere Sisterna Torrent

Also known as: Brother Elm Miquel

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

26-Aug

Born

21 March 1878 in Llagostera, Girona, Spain

Died

26 August 1936 in Tarragona, 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 Pere Sisterna Torrent, also known as Brother Elm Miquel, was a member of the Christian Brothers and a dedicated teacher. He was born on 21 March 1878 in Llagostera, Girona, Spain.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

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