The Ribera d'Ebre region is commemorating 150 years since the end of the Third Carlist War, according to Diari Catalunya. This anniversary highlights the role of Josep Agramunt i Llecha, known as the "Capellà de Flix" (Priest of Flix), who was a prominent figure in the conflict across Catalonia.
Agramunt i Llecha's actions during the war made him a notable character. His influence was so significant that, after his involvement, the rectory in Flix became a centre for Carlist leaders.
The Priest of Flix's Legacy
An old map of Catalonia and Euskal Herria, showing conflict zones, illustrates the widespread nature of the war. A contemporary account, quoted by Diari Catalunya, stated: "The rectory of Flix has decidedly become a hotbed of evangelical ringleaders. After the so-called 'Priest of Flix', famous for his misdeeds, the parish priest who came to replace him in that town has also rebelled."
This historical detail shows the lasting impact of Agramunt i Llecha and the deep divisions the Third Carlist War caused within communities, even affecting successive religious leaders in Flix. The commemorations serve to remember this turbulent period in Catalan history and its local protagonists.
