Blessed Aquilino Pastor Cambeos - Catholic Blessed

Blessed Aquilino Pastor Cambeos

Also known as: Aquilino Pastor Cambero

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

29-Aug

Born

4 January 1911 in Zarza de Granadilla, Cáceres, Spain

Died

29 August 1936 in Ubeda, Jaén, Spain

Beatified

30 October 2021 by Pope Francis; the beatification recognition was celebrated in the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora Santa María, Tortosa, Spain

Venerated

29 September 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Aquilino Pastor Cambeos, also known as Aquilino Pastor Cambero, was a Catholic priest and martyr. He was born on 4 January 1911 in Zarza de Granadilla, Cáceres, Spain. Aquilino dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church, studying at the seminaries of Coria and Toledo and demonstrating great dedication and passion for his faith.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2021-10-30 by 30 October 2021 by Pope Francis; the beatification recognition was celebrated in the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora Santa María, Tortosa, Spain