José Manuel Almuzara Analyzes the Sanctity of Antoni Gaudí in New Conference

“Antoni Gaudí was not only a brilliant architect, but a Servant of God who lived his faith to the ultimate consequences.”

José Manuel Almuzara, the promoter of Gaudí’s cause for beatification, offered a new live conference to bring the architect’s figure closer to the faithful and the curious.
The talk detailed the progress of the canonical process and the profound spirituality underlying works such as the Sagrada Familia.

José Manuel Almuzara, a renowned expert on the life and work of Antoni Gaudí, recently offered a live streaming conference titled ‘Gaudí: Architect of God and His Cause for Sanctity.’ This virtual event gathered hundreds of people interested in the lesser-known dimension of the Catalan genius. Almuzara emphasized that his work is not limited to architectural criticism, but rather to promoting the exemplary life of the Servant of God. The conference served as an important meeting point to update the status of the beatification process.

The central focus of the presentation was the progress of Gaudí’s Cause for Beatification, a process that Almuzara has championed for decades. He explained that the diocesan phase concluded successfully and that intensive work is currently underway on the *Positio Super Virtutibus* in Rome. He stressed that the key to moving forward lies in documenting testimonies that prove Gaudí’s heroic practice of the theological and cardinal virtues. The demonstration of a miracle attributed to his intercession remains the crucial step for his elevation to the altars.

“The Sagrada Familia is the definitive testament to his mysticism, conceived as a stony catechesis for the people.”

Almuzara elaborated on how Gaudí’s faith was not mere decoration, but the driving force behind all his artistic and personal creation. He detailed that the Sagrada Familia is the definitive testament to his mysticism, conceived as a stony catechesis for the people. The architect lived with an almost monastic austerity and dedicated long hours to prayer and penance, practices that distinguished him in the society of his time. This radical commitment to the Gospel is what fully justifies his recognition as a saint.

In addition to the Sagrada Familia, the conference addressed Gaudí’s relationship with his patron, Eusebio Güell, and how this collaboration allowed for the materialization of deeply spiritual projects. Works such as the Crypt of Colonia Güell demonstrate the perfect fusion between innovative technique and religious symbolism. Almuzara highlighted that Güell understood the evangelizing mission implicit in Gaudí’s architecture and supported his vision until the end. A call was made to the community to continue praying for the success of the cause and the prompt intercession of the Servant of God.

“The demonstration of a miracle attributed to his intercession remains the crucial step for his elevation to the altars.”

The talk concluded by reaffirming the need to disseminate Gaudí’s spiritual legacy beyond the usual tourist circuits. Almuzara urged participants to see in the architect’s work not only beauty, but a path of sanctity possible for the laity. He recalled that Gaudí’s beatification would be an important recognition for all artists who dedicate their talent to the service of God and the Church. It is fundamental that the Catholic world reclaims the figure of Gaudí as a model of Christian life.