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Feast Day: July 26
Birth: February 9, 1912
Death: July 1, 26
Blessed Miguel Oscoz Arteta, also known as Miguel Arteta, was a devout member of the Claretians and a martyr during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on February 9, 1912, in Artazu, a town in the Navarra region of Spain. Miguel joined the Claretians and professed his religious vows on August 15, 1930.
During this time, Spain was deeply divided as political unrest swept across the nation. Miguel's strong faith and commitment to his religious calling led him to serve the Church even amidst the turbulent times. However, his unwavering dedication to his Catholic beliefs ultimately cost him his life.
Miguel Arteta was martyred on July 26, 1936, when he was shot in Lleida, a city in northeastern Spain. He, along with many other Claretian martyrs, became a symbol of the immense persecution suffered by the Catholic Church during the Spanish Civil War.
For years, Miguel's sacrifice and steadfastness in the face of adversity remained recognized within the Catholic community. His heroic virtues and martyrdom were officially acknowledged on December 21, 2016, by Pope Francis, who declared him venerable.
On October 21, 2017, Pope Francis further honored Miguel by beatifying him. The beatification ceremony took place at the Basilica of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, and was presided over by Archbishop Angelo Amato. This momentous occasion highlighted Miguel's exemplary life and his witness to the faith, serving as an inspiration to Catholics around the world.
Blessed Miguel Oscoz Arteta, one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs, is commemorated on his feast days on July 26 and February 1. As a faithful member of the Claretian religious order, his legacy lives on as a testament to the resilience and unwavering faith of the Catholic Church, particularly in times of persecution and adversity.