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Blessed Xavier Sorribas Dot

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

26 July; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs

Born

7 November 1909 in Torelló, Barcelona, Spain

Died

Shot on 26 July 1936 in Lleida, 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 Xavier Sorribas Dot, also known as Xavier Sorribas Dot, was born on 7 November 1909 in Torelló, Barcelona, Spain. He was a member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by Saint Anthony Mary Claret. On 11 February 1926, he professed his vows in the congregation, dedicating his life to the service of God and others.

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

July 26February 1

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