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Blessed Francisco Colom González

Also known as: Brother Leonides

Blessed

Martyr

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

3-Nov

Born

12 July 1887 in Santa Magdalena de Pulpis, Castellón de la Plana, Spain

Died

3 November 1936 in Barcelona, Spain

Beatified

28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

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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