Blessed Basilio González Herrero
Also known as: Alejo of Terradillos
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
14-Aug
Born
14 June 1874 in Terradillos, León, Spain
Died
Shot on 14 August 1936 in Jove, Asturias, Spain
Beatified
13 October 2013 by Pope Francis
Venerated
27 March 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Basilio González Herrero, also known as Alejo of Terradillos, was born on 14 June 1874 in Terradillos, León, Spain. Little is known about his early life and upbringing. However, at the age of 32, on 18 April 1906, Basilio joined the Franciscan Capuchin lay brother, embracing a life of religious devotion and service to God.
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