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Blessed Diego Albañil Barrena

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Post-Congregation

Feast Day

September 21

Born

May 29, 1903

Died

September 21, 1936

Beatified

16 October 2021 by Pope Francis

Venerated

23 November 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Diego Albañil Barrena, also known as Blessed Diego of Argallón, was a dedicated priest of the diocese of Córdoba, Spain. He was born on May 29, 1903, in the town of Fuenteovejuna in the province of Córdoba. From an early age, Diego showed great piety and a strong desire to serve God and his fellow human beings.

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Beatified
Beatified2021-10-16 by 16 October 2021 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Córdoba, Spain, presided by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro
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