Blessed Antonio Fernández Camacho
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 20
Born
October 24, 1892
Died
July 20, 1936
Beatified
28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
Religious Order
Venerated
26 June 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Antonio Fernández Camacho was born on 24 October 1892 in Lucena, Córdoba, Spain. He grew up in a devout Catholic family and from a young age, demonstrated a strong calling to the priesthood. After completing his studies, Antonio joined the Salesians of Don Bosco, a religious congregation known for its dedication to the education and spiritual formation of young people.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
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