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Blessed Andrés Gómez Sáez

Blessed Andrés Gómez Sáez

Blessed Andrés Gómez Sáez

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

1-Jan

Born

7 May 1894 in Bicorp, Valencia, Spain

Died

Shot on 1 January 1937 in Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Beatified

28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

Venerated

26 June 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Andrés Gómez Sáez, also known as Andonis, was born on 7 May 1894 in Bicorp, Valencia, Spain. He became a member of the Salesians, a religious congregation founded by Saint John Bosco, dedicated to the education and spiritual formation of young people. Andrés took his vows at Carabanchel Alto, Madrid, Spain on 28 July 1914, committing himself to a life of service to God and others.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

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