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Blessed Elvira Moragas Cantarero

Also known as: Sister María Sagrario of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga

Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 15

Born

January 8, 1881

Died

August 1, 15

Beatified

10 May 1998 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

8 March 1997 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Elvira Moragas Cantarero, also known as Sister María Sagrario of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, was born on 8 January 1881 in Lillo, Toledo, Spain. She was the daughter of a pharmacist and grew up in a devout Catholic family.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1998-05-10 by 10 May 1998 by Pope John Paul II

Feast Days

August 15August 16

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