Blessed Fortunato Arias Sánchez

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

12-Sep

Born

11 June 1892 in Almaciles, Granada, Spain

Died

12 September 1936 in Hellín, Albacete, Spain

Beatified

28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

Venerated

1 June 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Fortunato Arias Sánchez, a Catholic priest in the diocese of Albacete, Spain, was born on 11 June 1892 in Almaciles, Granada, Spain. He dedicated his life to serving God and the Church, exemplifying great piety and devotion.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

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