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Blessed Plácido García Gilabert

Blessed Plácido García Gilabert

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 16

Born

January 1, 1895

Died

September 1, 8

Beatified

11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

20 December 1999 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Plácido García Gilabert, born as Miguel García Gilabert on 1 January 1895 in Benitachell, in the diocese of Valencia, Alicante, Spain, was raised in a devout family and was known for his exceptional intellectual abilities. From a young age, he displayed a keen interest in his studies, which led him to join the Franciscan minor seminary in Benisa, Spain, at the age of 12.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2001-03-11 by 11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II

Feast Days

August 16September 8November 20

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