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Blessed Francisco Del Valle Villar

Also known as: Brother Leon Justino

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

2-Dec

Born

25 May 1906 in Grañon, Logroño, Spain

Died

2 December 1936 in Manresa, 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 Del Valle Villar, also known as Brother Leon Justino, was a devoted member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a religious congregation founded by Saint John Baptist de la Salle. The life of Brother Leon Justino was marked by unwavering faith and dedication to his religious calling.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
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