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Martyred Cistercians Of The Spanish Civil War
Martyred Cistercians Of The Spanish Civil War

Blessed Ezequiel Álvaro De La Fuente

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

4-Dec

Born

21 May 1917 in Espinosa de Cerrato, Palencia, Spain

Died

4 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 Ezequiel Álvaro De La Fuente, also known as Ezequiel of Cerrato, was a Trappist monk who attained martyrdom during the Spanish Civil War. Born on 21 May 1917 in Espinosa de Cerrato, Palencia, Spain, Ezequiel led a pious and devout life from an early age. His deep love for God and his desire to serve Him led him to enter the Trappist monastery of San Isidro de Dueñas.

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