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Blessed Benito Iñiguez De Heredia Alzola

Also known as: Gaudencio

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 1

Born

April 16, 1882

Died

August 1, 1936

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis

Venerated

5 July 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Benito Iñiguez De Heredia Alzola, also known as Gaudencio, was a monk and a member of the Hospitallers of Saint John of God. He was born on 16 April 1882 in Dallo, Ávila, Spain. From an early age, he showed a deep devotion to God and a strong desire to serve others. Benito joined the religious community of the Hospitallers of Saint John of God, known for their selfless dedication to caring for the sick and marginalized.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis

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