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Blessed Zacarías Abadía Buesa

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

27 July; 22 September as one of the Martyred Salesians of Valencia, Catalunya, and Aragón

Born

5 November 1913 in Almuniente, Huesca, Spain

Died

Shot on the night of 27 July 1936 in 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 Zacarías Abadía Buesa was born on 5 November 1913 in Almuniente, Huesca, Spain. From a young age, he received his education from the Salesians and at the age of nine, he began studying under their guidance. Recognizing his calling, Zacarías joined the Salesian Society and made his profession in 1930.


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