Blessed Epifanio Gómez Alvaro
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
23-Dec
Born
7 April 1874 in Lerma, Burgos, Spain
Died
23 December 1936 in Neila, Santander, Spain
Beatified
28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
Venerated
1 June 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Epifanio Gómez Alvaro, also known as Epiphanius, was an Augustinian priest who became a martyr during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on 7 April 1874 in Lerma, a town located in the province of Burgos, Spain. From a young age, Epifanio exhibited deep faith and a strong desire to serve God and others.
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