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Blessed Benjamin Ortega Aranguren

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

19-Oct

Born

30 March 1885 in Villalta, Burgos, Spain

Died

19 October 1936 in Madrid, Spain

Beatified

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

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.

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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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