Blessed Francisco Álvarez Baena
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
October 4
Born
March 22, 1880
Died
October 4, 1936
Beatified
16 October 2021 by Pope Francis
Venerated
23 November 2020 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Francisco Álvarez Baena, born on 22 March 1880 in Fernán-Núñez, Córdoba, Spain, was a priest of the diocese of Córdoba. He dedicated his life to serving the faithful and was particularly involved in a diocesan apostolate to workers.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2021-10-16 by 16 October 2021 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Córdoba, Spain, presided by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro
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