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Blessed Cecilio Manrique Arnáiz

Blessed Cecilio Manrique Arnáiz, also known as Brother Cirilo Pedro, was a prominent figure in the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a religious congregation founded by St.

Feast Day November 3Born February 1, 1909Died November 3, 1936

Biography

Blessed Cecilio Manrique Arnáiz, also known as Brother Cirilo Pedro, was a prominent figure in the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a religious congregation founded by St. John Baptist de La Salle. Born on 1 February 1909 in Monasterio de Rodillo, Burgos, Spain, he dedicated his life to the service of God and the education of young people.

From an early age, Cecilio Manrique Arnáiz exhibited a deep sense of devotion and piety. Recognizing his vocation, he joined the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a religious order focused on providing education to the poor. As a member of this congregation, he embraced the charism of St. John Baptist de La Salle and committed himself to the mission of Christian education.

However, Cecilio's life was tragically cut short during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), a tumultuous period in Spain's history marked by violence and political tension. On 3

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