Blessed Cirilo Illera Del Olmo
Also known as: Father Teodoro
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 27
Born
March 29, 1883
Died
July 27, 1936
Beatified
10 November 2018 by Pope Francis
Venerated
18 December 2017 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Cirilo Illera Del Olmo, also known as Father Teodoro, was born on 29 March 1883 in Las Quintanillas, Burgos, Spain. He grew up under the influence of his uncle, who was a priest, and this early exposure to the priesthood inspired him to dedicate his life to serving God and His Church.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2018-11-10 by 10 November 2018 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in the Basilica of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, presided by Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu
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