Blessed Alvaro González López
Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
December 3
Born
April 27, 1915
Died
December 3, 1936
Beatified
3 October 2015 by Pope Francis
Religious Order
Venerated
22 January 2015 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Alvaro González López was a Trappist cleric who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on 27 April 1915 in Noceda del Bierzo, León, Spain. Alvaro's deep faith and desire to dedicate his life to God led him to join the Trappist Order, known for its rigorous monastic life centered on prayer and silence.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2015-10-03 by 3 October 2015 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the cathedral of Santander, Spain, Cardinal Angelo Amato principal celebrant
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