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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

Religious Order

Venerated

23 November 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

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.

Cause for Canonization

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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