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Photograph Of Blessed Antonio Silvestre Moya Date Location And Photographer Unknown
Photograph Of Blessed Antonio Silvestre Moya Date Location And Photographer Unknown

Blessed Antonio Silvestre Moya

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

8-Aug

Born

26 October 1892 in L’Ollería, Valencia, Spain

Died

Shot on 8 August 1936 in El Saler, Valencia, Spain

Beatified

11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

18 December 2000 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Antonio Silvestre Moya, also known as Blessed Antonio Moya, was born on 26 October 1892 in L’Ollería, Valencia, Spain. He was the son of a policeman and grew up in a devout Catholic family. Inspired by his strong faith, Antonio entered the seminary of Valencia to pursue his vocation to the priesthood.

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