Blessed Francisco Colom González
Also known as: Brother Leonides
Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
November 3
Born
July 12, 1887
Died
November 3, 1936
Beatified
28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
Religious Order
Venerated
22 June 2004 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Francisco Colom González, also known as Brother Leonides, was a member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on 12 July 1887 in Santa Magdalena de Pulpis, Castellón de la Plana, Spain. His devotion and commitment to his faith led him to become a respected member of his religious community.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
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