Blessed Priest and Martyr:
Roman Martyrology: In various places in Spain, Blessed Jaime Puig Mirosa and 18 companions of the Congregation of the Sons of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, as well as Sebastian Lorens Telarroja, layman, murdered for hatred of the faith.
Date of beatification: October 13, 2013, during the pontificate of SS Francisco
He was born on June 3, 1908 in Terrassa (Barcelona). Firstborn of a very Christian family and devoted to the Holy Family, he was also the first Son of the Holy Family to suffer martyrdom at the age of 29 and 13 years of religious profession, in the city of Blanes on July 27, 1936.
He first attended the Pious Schools of Terrassa, then entered the Nazarene College of Blanes, after an interview with Fr. Luis Tallada, Superior General. Father Matín Millet was the prefect of aspirants, who held him in great esteem, even claiming that he was "almost a model for a young aspirant of the religious state.
As a religious he studied philosophy and theology at Les Corts, and did internships at the San Luis de Begues school. Ordained priest on February 20, 1932, he was commissioned first by the theologians of Sant Juliá de Vilatorta, giving testimony of knowledge, piety and religious life. Being destined the year of 1933 to the school Santa Maria de Blanes, first like professor and later like Superior and director of the school, worrying intensely for the good and the formation of the children and young people of the center.
He was distinguished among his companions by his sensitivity, delicacy, piety, joy and vocational decision. His formators remembered that he was "observant, very docile and obedient, simple and humble, very studious" and with an "extraordinary devotion to the Eucharist and to the Blessed Virgin". His parish priest affirmed of him: "he distinguished himself by his piety and good habits". The martyrdom was a consequence of his fidelity to God and testimony given of unconditional love to the family of Nazareth.
On May 10, 2012, Benedict XVI signed the decree recognizing the martyrdom of the Servants of God that make up this group.
Roman Martyrology: In various places in Spain, Blessed Jaime Puig Mirosa and 18 companions of the Congregation of the Sons of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, as well as Sebastian Lorens Telarroja, layman, murdered for hatred of the faith.
Date of beatification: October 13, 2013, during the pontificate of SS Francisco
He was born on June 3, 1908 in Terrassa (Barcelona). Firstborn of a very Christian family and devoted to the Holy Family, he was also the first Son of the Holy Family to suffer martyrdom at the age of 29 and 13 years of religious profession, in the city of Blanes on July 27, 1936.
He first attended the Pious Schools of Terrassa, then entered the Nazarene College of Blanes, after an interview with Fr. Luis Tallada, Superior General. Father Matín Millet was the prefect of aspirants, who held him in great esteem, even claiming that he was "almost a model for a young aspirant of the religious state.
As a religious he studied philosophy and theology at Les Corts, and did internships at the San Luis de Begues school. Ordained priest on February 20, 1932, he was commissioned first by the theologians of Sant Juliá de Vilatorta, giving testimony of knowledge, piety and religious life. Being destined the year of 1933 to the school Santa Maria de Blanes, first like professor and later like Superior and director of the school, worrying intensely for the good and the formation of the children and young people of the center.
He was distinguished among his companions by his sensitivity, delicacy, piety, joy and vocational decision. His formators remembered that he was "observant, very docile and obedient, simple and humble, very studious" and with an "extraordinary devotion to the Eucharist and to the Blessed Virgin". His parish priest affirmed of him: "he distinguished himself by his piety and good habits". The martyrdom was a consequence of his fidelity to God and testimony given of unconditional love to the family of Nazareth.
On May 10, 2012, Benedict XVI signed the decree recognizing the martyrdom of the Servants of God that make up this group.
Blessed Priest and Martyr:
Roman Martyrology: In various places in Spain, Blessed Jaime Puig Mirosa and 18 companions of the Congregation of the Sons of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, as well as Sebastian Lorens Telarroja, layman, murdered for hatred of the faith.
Date of beatification: October 13, 2013, during the pontificate of SS Francisco
He was born on June 3, 1908 in Terrassa (Barcelona). Firstborn of a very Christian family and devoted to the Holy Family, he was also the first Son of the Holy Family to suffer martyrdom at the age of 29 and 13 years of religious profession, in the city of Blanes on July 27, 1936.
He first attended the Pious Schools of Terrassa, then entered the Nazarene College of Blanes, after an interview with Fr. Luis Tallada, Superior General. Father Matín Millet was the prefect of aspirants, who held him in great esteem, even claiming that he was "almost a model for a young aspirant of the religious state.
As a religious he studied philosophy and theology at Les Corts, and did internships at the San Luis de Begues school. Ordained priest on February 20, 1932, he was commissioned first by the theologians of Sant Juliá de Vilatorta, giving testimony of knowledge, piety and religious life. Being destined the year of 1933 to the school Santa Maria de Blanes, first like professor and later like Superior and director of the school, worrying intensely for the good and the formation of the children and young people of the center.
He was distinguished among his companions by his sensitivity, delicacy, piety, joy and vocational decision. His formators remembered that he was "observant, very docile and obedient, simple and humble, very studious" and with an "extraordinary devotion to the Eucharist and to the Blessed Virgin". His parish priest affirmed of him: "he distinguished himself by his piety and good habits". The martyrdom was a consequence of his fidelity to God and testimony given of unconditional love to the family of Nazareth.
On May 10, 2012, Benedict XVI signed the decree recognizing the martyrdom of the Servants of God that make up this group.
Roman Martyrology: In various places in Spain, Blessed Jaime Puig Mirosa and 18 companions of the Congregation of the Sons of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, as well as Sebastian Lorens Telarroja, layman, murdered for hatred of the faith.
Date of beatification: October 13, 2013, during the pontificate of SS Francisco
He was born on June 3, 1908 in Terrassa (Barcelona). Firstborn of a very Christian family and devoted to the Holy Family, he was also the first Son of the Holy Family to suffer martyrdom at the age of 29 and 13 years of religious profession, in the city of Blanes on July 27, 1936.
He first attended the Pious Schools of Terrassa, then entered the Nazarene College of Blanes, after an interview with Fr. Luis Tallada, Superior General. Father Matín Millet was the prefect of aspirants, who held him in great esteem, even claiming that he was "almost a model for a young aspirant of the religious state.
As a religious he studied philosophy and theology at Les Corts, and did internships at the San Luis de Begues school. Ordained priest on February 20, 1932, he was commissioned first by the theologians of Sant Juliá de Vilatorta, giving testimony of knowledge, piety and religious life. Being destined the year of 1933 to the school Santa Maria de Blanes, first like professor and later like Superior and director of the school, worrying intensely for the good and the formation of the children and young people of the center.
He was distinguished among his companions by his sensitivity, delicacy, piety, joy and vocational decision. His formators remembered that he was "observant, very docile and obedient, simple and humble, very studious" and with an "extraordinary devotion to the Eucharist and to the Blessed Virgin". His parish priest affirmed of him: "he distinguished himself by his piety and good habits". The martyrdom was a consequence of his fidelity to God and testimony given of unconditional love to the family of Nazareth.
On May 10, 2012, Benedict XVI signed the decree recognizing the martyrdom of the Servants of God that make up this group.
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