Blessed Antonio Sáez de Ibarra López: Feast Day September 22

Biography

Blessed Antonio Sáez de Ibarra López, born as Ruperto on 25 March 1914 in Hijona, Alava, Spain, was a devoted Franciscan Friar Minor postulant. At the age of one day, he was baptized and would later take the name Antonio upon entering the novitiate on 17 January 1931. However, his novitiate was tragically interrupted by the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, which saw his convent being burned.

Despite the challenging circumstances, Antonio continued to nurture his faith and deepen his theological studies. However, his declining health forced him to withdraw from college and settle at the convent of Fuenteobejuna. There, he dedicated himself to a life of prayer and service, remaining steadfast in his commitment to God even in the face of adversity.

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