Blessed Aurelio Da Vinalesa
Also known as: José Ample Alcaide
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 28
Born
February 3, 1896
Died
August 1, 28
Beatified
11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
Religious Order
Venerated
20 December 1999 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Aurelio Da Vinalesa, also known as José Ample Alcaide, was born on 3 February 1896 in Vinalesa, Valencia, Spain. He was the third of seven children in his family. In the year 1912, Aurelio joined the Franciscan Capuchins and began his journey towards priesthood. On 18 December 1917, he made his perpetual vows as a Capuchin friar.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2001-03-11 by 11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II
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