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Blessed Francisco Álvarez Baena

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Post-Congregation

Feast Day

4-Oct

Born

22 March 1880 in Fernán-Núñez, Córdoba, Spain

Died

4 October 1936 in Cañete de las Torres, Córdoba, Spain

Beatified

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

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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