Blessed Alberto José Larrazábal Michelena
Also known as: Brother Junián Alberto
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
30-Aug
Born
4 February 1893 in Irún, Guipúzcoa, Spain
Died
30 August 1936 in “La China,” Madrid, Spain
Beatified
13 October 2013 by Pope Francis
Venerated
19 December 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Alberto José Larrazábal Michelena, also known as Brother Junián Alberto, was a renowned member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. He is remembered as one of the many martyrs of the Spanish Civil War. His life exemplified the virtues of selflessness, dedication, and unwavering faith.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis
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