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Martyred Cistercians Of The Spanish Civil War
Martyred Cistercians Of The Spanish Civil War

Blessed Alvaro González López

Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

3-Dec

Born

27 April 1915 in Noceda del Bierzo, León, Spain

Died

3 December 1936 in Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Beatified

3 October 2015 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the cathedral of Santander, Spain, Cardinal Angelo Amato principal celebrant

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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