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Blessed Félix Echevarría Gorostiaga

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

22 September; 6 November as one of the Martyred Friars Minor of Granada

Born

15 July 1893 in Ceánuri, Vizcaya, Spain

Died

22 September 1936 in Azuaga, Badajoz, Spain

Beatified

28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

Venerated

28 April 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Félix Echevarría Gorostiaga, born on 15 July 1893 in Ceánuri, Vizcaya, Spain, came from a devout family. Two of his brothers also followed the path of religious vocation and became Franciscan priests and missionaries. Inspired by their example, Félix joined the Franciscan Friars Minor and made his solemn vows on 7 September 1912.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

Feast Days

September 22 November 6

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