Blessed Xavier Bordas Piferrer
Feast Day
24 July; 22 September as one of the Martyred Salesians of Valencia, Catalunya, and Aragón
Born
4 September 1914 in San Pol de Mar, Barcelona, Spain
Died
Shot on 23 July 1936 in Sarria, Barcelona, Spain
Beatified
11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
20 December 1999 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Xavier Bordas Piferrer, also known as Xavier Bordas Piferrer, was born on September 4, 1914, in San Pol de Mar, Barcelona, Spain. He came from a pious family and received a solid education under the guidance of the Salesians. Influenced by their teachings and inspired by their mission, Xavier decided to join the Salesian Society in 1932.
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