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Feast Day: August 19
Death: August 19, 1936
The Martyred Subiaco Benedictines of Barcelona were a group of seven members of the Benedictine Subiaco Congregation who were martyred together during the Spanish Civil War. They were beatified on October 13, 2013, by Pope Francis.
The blessed martyrs are as follows:
1. Blessed Agustí Busquets Creixell: A member of the Subiaco Congregation, he bravely stood up for his faith and was martyred for his commitment to Catholicism.
2. Blessed Càndid Feliu Soler: Like his companions, Blessed Càndid Feliu Soler was also a devoted member of the Benedictine Subiaco Congregation. He fearlessly upheld his religious beliefs and paid the ultimate price for his faith.
3. Blessed Cipriano Gonz√°lez Mill√°n: Blessed Cipriano Gonz√°lez Mill√°n, a faithful Benedictine monk, was martyred alongside his brothers in Barcelona. His unwavering dedication to his religious calling serves as an inspiration.
4. Blessed Ignasi Guilà Ximenes: Blessed Ignasi Guilà Ximenes demonstrated great courage and devotion to his faith. He chose to remain faithful to Catholicism even in the face of persecution, ultimately sacrificing his life for his beliefs.
5. Blessed Joan Roca Bosch: Blessed Joan Roca Bosch, a member of the Subiaco Congregation, was martyred in Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War. His unwavering commitment to his religious vocation is a testament to his strong faith.
6. Blessed José Erausquin Aramburu: Blessed José Erausquin Aramburu was a devoted member of the Benedictine Subiaco Congregation. He, along with his companions, held steadfast to their faith until the end, paying the price of martyrdom.
7. Blessed Josep Maria Fontseré Masdeú: Blessed Josep Maria Fontseré Masdeú, like his fellow martyrs, was a committed Benedictine monk from the Subiaco Congregation. He boldly proclaimed his faith and suffered martyrdom for it.
On the 19th of August 1936, in Barcelona, Spain, the Martyred Subiaco Benedictines were brutally murdered for their commitment to Catholicism during the turbulent times of the Spanish Civil War.
These holy men were officially recognized and venerated on June 28, 2012, by Pope Benedict XVI, who decreed their martyrdom. On October 13, 2013, Pope Francis presided over their beatification ceremony in Tarragona, Spain, honoring their faithfulness and sacrifice for the Catholic Church.
Their lives and martyrdom serve as a profound example of devotion, courage, and unwavering commitment to one's faith even in the face of grave persecution. The Martyred Subiaco Benedictines of Barcelona continue to inspire believers with their heroic witness and enduring legacy.