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Blessed César Elexgaray Otazua

Blessed

Martyr

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

23-Oct

Born

25 February 1904 in Anteiglesia, Guipúzcoa, Spain

Died

23 October 1936 in Vallecas, 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 César Elexgaray Otazua, also known as Blessed César of Spain, was a lay brother in the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission. He was martyred during the Spanish Civil War and is venerated for his faith and sacrifice.

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