Martyrs of Horta
Saint
Martyr
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 23
Died
July 23, 1936
Beatified
27 October 2013 by Pope Benedict XVI
Biography
The Martyrs of Horta, also known as the Lay Woman and nine Minim nuns, were a group of courageous individuals who were martyred together during the Spanish Civil War. Their names were Ana Ballesta Gelmá, Dolors Vilaseca Gallego, Josefa Pilar García Solanas, Josepa Panyella Doménech, Lucrecia García Solanas, Maria Montserrat Ors Molist, Mercè Mestre Trinché, Ramona Ors Torrents, Teresa Ríus Casas, and Vicenta Jordá...