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Blessed Cristobal Iturriagaechevarría Irazola

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

20-Sep

Born

11 July 1915 in Abadiano, Vizcaya, Spain

Died

20 September 1936 in Sama, Langreo, Asturias, Spain

Beatified

28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

Venerated

26 June 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Cristobal Iturriagaechevarría Irazola was a Dominican friar who met a tragic fate during the Spanish Civil War, ultimately earning him the status of martyr for his Catholic faith. He was born on July 11, 1915, in Abadiano, a town located in Vizcaya, Spain.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

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