Blessed Anunciación Peña Rodríguez - Catholic Blessed

Blessed Anunciación Peña Rodríguez

Also known as: Sister Agustina

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

5-Dec

Born

23 March 1900 in Ruanales, Santander, Spain

Died

5 December 1936 in Aravaca, Madrid, Spain

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; the beatification was celebrated at the Complex Educatiu, Tarragona, Spain, Cardinal Angelo Amato chief celebrant

Venerated

3 June 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Anunciación Peña Rodríguez, also known as Sister Agustina, was a dedicated nun in the Servants of Mary, Ministers of the Sick. She was born on 23 March 1900 in Ruanales, Santander, Spain. From a young age, she showed great piety and a strong desire to serve God, which eventually led her to enter religious life.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; the beatification was celebrated at the Complex Educatiu, Tarragona, Spain, Cardinal Angelo Amato chief celebrant