Blessed Felipe Basauri Altube

Blessed

Martyr

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

23-Oct

Born

18 March 1881 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain

Died

23 October 1936 in Madrid, Spain

Beatified

11 November 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato and Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra of Madrid

Venerated

23 March 2017 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Felipe Basauri Altube, also known as Felipe Altube, was born on 18 March 1881 in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain. He was a married layman and a dedicated member of the Association of the Miraculous Medal in the archdiocese of Madrid, Spain.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2017-11-11 by 11 November 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato and Cardinal Carlos Osoro Sierra of Madrid

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