Blessed Benito Iñiguez De Heredia Alzola

Also known as: Gaudencio

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

1-Aug

Born

16 April 1882 in Dallo, Ávila, Spain

Died

1 August 1936 in Valdemoro, Madrid, Spain

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.

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