Blessed Domingo Montoya Elorza
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 31
Born
August 4, 1885
Died
July 31, 1936
Beatified
16 October 2021 by Pope Francis
Biography
Blessed Domingo Montoya Elorza, also known as Blessed Domingo Elorza, was a Franciscan priest who met a martyr's death during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on 4 August 1885, in the town of Loza, Álava, Spain. His exceptional life was characterized by his dedication to serving God and his fellow men.