Blessed Tomàs Sitjar Fortiá
Feast Day
19-Aug
Born
21 March 1866 in Girona, Spain
Died
19 August 1936 in Gandía, Valencia, Spain
Beatified
11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
20 December 1999 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Tomàs Sitjar Fortiá, a dedicated Jesuit priest, dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church in Spain. Born in the late 19th century (exact date unknown), he entered the Society of Jesus in 1880, embracing the Ignatian spiritual tradition. Following his ordination to the priesthood, he served with profound commitment, notably holding the significant positions of Rector of novices and later Superior of the Jesuit community in Gandia, Spain. In
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