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August 13

Mariano Mullerat i Soldevila, martyr (1897–1936)

Martyr

Doctor, husband, father and Catalan mayor, Mariano Mullerat lived Christian charity in his profession and in public service until he gave his life for his faith.

Biography

He cared for the poor free of charge and accompanied the seriously ill with special delicacy, also helping them to receive the sacraments. In Arbeca he promoted harmony and the common good without hiding his convictions. During the religious persecution he was arrested on August 13, 1936. On the way to martyrdom he healed the wound of one of his guards and gave a neighbor a last message for his wife. He died forgiving his executioners.

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