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Blessed Francisco De Asis Arias Rivas

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

1-Aug

Born

30 January 1875 in Cantillana, Sevilla, Spain

Died

Shot on 1 August 1936 in the cemetery in Lora del Río, Sevilla, Spain

Venerated

22 June 2023 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Francisco De Asis Arias Rivas, also known as Francisco Arias Rivas, was born on 30 January 1875 in Cantillana, Sevilla, Spain. He was ordained a priest for the archdiocese of Sevilla on 1 June 1901 and dedicated his life to serving the faithful in various parishes across the region.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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