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Blessed Benjamin Ortega Aranguren

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

October 19

Born

March 30, 1885

Died

October 19, 1936

Beatified

11 November 2017 by Pope Francis

Religious Order

Venerated

23 March 2017 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Benjamin Ortega Aranguren, also known as "Blessed Benjamín" or "Benjamín Ortega," was a Catholic priest and member of the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission. He was born on March 30, 1885, in the town of Villalta, located in Burgos, Spain.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2017-11-11 by 11 November 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato and Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra of Madrid

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