Blessed Agapito Alcalde Garrido
Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
31-Jul
Born
24 March 1867 in Rubena, Burgos, Spain
Died
31 July 1936 in Valencia, Spain
Beatified
11 November 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
Venerated
1 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Agapito Alcalde Garrido was a Vincentian priest who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on 24 March 1867 in Rubena, Burgos, Spain, and exhibited a strong devotion to the Catholic faith from a young age.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2017-11-11 by 11 November 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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