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Blessed Tomás Galipienzo Perlada

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

1 September; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs

Born

6 March 1897 in Cascante, Navarra, Spain

Died

Shot on 1 September 1936 in Paterna, Valencia, Spain

Beatified

21 October 2017 by Pope; beatification celebrated at the Basilica of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato

Venerated

21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Tomás Galipienzo Perlada, also known as Blessed Thomas Galipienzo Perlada, was a dedicated member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret. He was born on 6 March 1897 in Cascante, Navarra, Spain, and his unwavering faith and commitment to serving God led him to join the congregation.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2017-10-21 by 21 October 2017 by Pope; beatification celebrated at the Basilica of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato

Feast Days

September 1February 1
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