Blessed Agustín Fernández Vázquez
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 17
Born
January 25, 1895
Died
August 17, 1936
Beatified
11 November 2017 by Pope Francis
Venerated
23 March 2017 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Agustín Fernández Vázquez, also known as Agustín of Madrid, was a married layman and devoted Catholic from the archdiocese of Madrid, Spain. He was born on January 25, 1895, in San Lorenzo del Escorial, Madrid.
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 and Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra of Madrid
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