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Blessed Cesar Gonzalo Zurro Fanjul

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

7-Oct

Born

22 October 1912 in Avilés, Asturias, Spain

Died

7 October 1934 in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

Beatified

9 March 2019 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated at the Cathedral of San Salvador, Oviedo, Spain, presided by Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu

Venerated

7 November 2018 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Cesar Gonzalo Zurro Fanjul, born on 22 October 1912 in Avilés, Asturias, Spain, was a seminarian of the archdiocese of Oviedo. He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church. Despite his young age, Cesar displayed exceptional piety and a deep devotion to his faith.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2019-03-09 by 9 March 2019 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated at the Cathedral of San Salvador, Oviedo, Spain, presided by Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu
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