Martyred Cistercians Of The Spanish Civil War

Blessed Francisco De La Vega González

Also known as: Brother Ángel

Blessed

Martyr

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

December 4

Born

October 15, 1868

Died

December 4, 1936

Beatified

3 October 2015 by Pope Francis

Religious Order

Cistercian

Venerated

22 January 2015 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Francisco De La Vega González, also known as Brother Ángel, was a Trappist monk who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He is venerated as a blessed in the Catholic Church.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2015-10-03 by 3 October 2015 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the cathedral of Santander, Spain, Cardinal Angelo Amato principal celebrant

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