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Blessed Dorinda Sotelo Rodríguez

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

23-Oct

Born

15 February 1915 in Lodoselo, Orense, Spain

Died

23 October 1936 in Barcelona, 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

1 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Dorinda Sotelo Rodríguez was a member of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul. She is celebrated as a martyr who sacrificed her life during the Spanish Civil War. Her life and death serve as a testament to her unwavering faith and devotion to her religious calling.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2017-11-11 by 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

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