Marist Martyrs of Barcelona
Saint
Martyr
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
October 8
Died
October 8, 1936
Beatified
28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
Venerated
16 December 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)
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Biography
The Marist Martyrs of Barcelona were a group of 46 Catholic saints and blessed individuals who were members of the Marist Brothers of the Schools. They were martyred on a single day, most of them in a single murderous spree, during the Spanish Civil War. These holy men demonstrated unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution, and their lives serve as a powerful testament to their commitment to Christ and the Catholic Church.
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