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Blessed Francisco García Balanza

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 25

Died

August 25, 1936

Beatified

11 November 2017 by Pope Francis

Venerated

1 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Francisco García Balanza, a layman in the diocese of Cartagena, Spain, was born on 1901 in Cartagena, Murcia, Spain. He lived during a turbulent period in Spain's history, marked by the Spanish Civil War. Francisco was a devoted member of the Association of the Sons of Mary of the Miraculous Medal, a lay organization dedicated to spreading devotion to the Virgin Mary and her miraculous intercession.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2017-11-11 by 11 November 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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