Detail Of An Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Antonio González Penín By Bertoni Date Unknown

Blessed Antonio González Penín

Blessed

Martyr

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

10-Aug

Born

1 March 1864 in San Salvador de Rabal, Celanova, Orense, Spain

Died

10 August 1936 in Barcelona, Spain

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis

Venerated

19 December 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Antonio González Penín, also known as Antonio González Penín, was a Mercedarian brother who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on 1 March 1864 in San Salvador de Rabal, Celanova, Orense, Spain. Antonio dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow human beings, particularly those in need.

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