Blessed Pere Sisterna Torrent

Also known as: Brother Elm Miquel

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 26

Born

March 21, 1878

Died

August 26, 1936

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis

Religious Order

Christian Brothers

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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