
Blessed Emérico Martín Rubio
Also known as: Brother Marcelino
Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
December 10
Born
November 4, 1913
Died
December 10, 1936
Beatified
3 October 2015 by Pope Francis
Religious Order
Venerated
22 January 2015 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Emérico Martín Rubio, also known as Brother Marcelino, was a Trappist novice who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on 4th November 1913 in Espinosa de Villagonzalo, Palencia, Spain. Emérico's life was marked by a deep devotion to his faith and a strong desire to serve God.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2015-10-03 by 3 October 2015 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the cathedral of Santander, Spain, Cardinal Angelo Amato principal celebrant
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