Blessed Antonio Mateo Salamero
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 9
Born
September 24, 1864
Died
August 1, 9
Beatified
13 October 2013 by Pope Francis
Biography
Blessed Antonio Mateo Salamero was a courageous and devout Catholic priest who served in the archdiocese of Madrid, Spain. He was born on 24 September 1864 in the small town of Torres del Obispo, Huesca, in the province of Aragon, Spain. From an early age, Antonio showed a deep spiritual inclination and a strong desire to dedicate his life to the service of God and the Church.