Blessed Florencio López Egea
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 17
Born
August 27, 1883
Died
August 1, 17
Beatified
25 March 2017 by Pope Francis
Venerated
14 June 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Florencio López Egea, born on 27 August 1883 in Tahal, Almeria, Spain, was baptized just two days after his birth. Growing up, he received his education at the Colegio de San Juan Almería and later at the San Indalecio Seminary. It was during his time in seminary that he developed a deep devotion to the Virgin Mary, which would become a defining aspect of his life and ministry.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2017-03-25 by 25 March 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Aguadulce, Almería, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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