
Blessed Zacarías Abadía Buesa
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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