Blessed Félix González Tejedor
Feast Day
24-Aug
Born
17 April 1888 in Ledesma, Salamanca, Spain
Died
Shot on 24 August 1936 in Madrid, Spain
Beatified
28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
Venerated
26 June 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Félix González Tejedor, also known as Félix of Madrid, was born on 17 April 1888 in Ledesma, Salamanca, Spain. He joined the Salesians at Carabanchel Alto in Madrid, Spain, and made his vows on 13 September 1907. Displaying a deep devotion to his faith, Félix was ordained as a priest in Campello, Spain, on 18 July 1915.
Cause for Canonization
Books & Resources
Hagiography Circle, http://newsaints.faithweb.com/martyrs/MSPC15.htm
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