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Blessed Francisco Manzano Cruz

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 2

Born

January 15, 1881

Died

August 2, 1936

Beatified

25 March 2017 by Pope Francis

Venerated

14 June 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Francisco Manzano Cruz, also known as Francisco of Granada, was a devoted Catholic priest born on January 15, 1881, in Adra, Almeria, Spain. He dedicated his life to serving the archdiocese of Granada, Spain, and was known for his unwavering faith and commitment to his parishioners.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2017-03-25 by 25 March 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Aguadulce, Almería, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

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