Martyred Cistercians Of The Spanish Civil War

Blessed Emérico Martín Rubio

Also known as: Brother Marcelino

Blessed

Martyr

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

10-Dec

Born

4 November 1913 in Espinosa de Villagonzalo, Palencia, Spain

Died

10 December 1936 in Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Beatified

3 October 2015 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the cathedral of Santander, Spain, Cardinal Angelo Amato principal celebrant

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