Blessed Fidel Fuidio Rodriguez
Feast Day
17 October; 18 September on some calendars
Born
24 April 1880 in Yécora, Alava, Spain
Died
17 October 1936 at Carrión de Calatrava, Ciudad Real, Spain
Beatified
1 October 1995 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
6 July 1993 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Fidel Fuidio Rodriguez, a devoted member of the Society of Mary (Marianists), stands as a witness to faith amidst the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War. Though the precise date and place of his birth remain unrecorded in historical accounts, his life was dedicated to the charism of the Marianist Order, founded on the love of Mary and commitment to education and family spirituality. During the violent anti-clerical persecutions that swept Spain in the 1930s, Brother Fidel Fuidio Rodriguez remained steadfast in his vocation, faithfully serving his community and the Gospel message. His unwavering commitment to his religious life and his refusal to renounce his faith led to his martyrdom at
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