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Blessed Francisco Manzano Cruz

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Feast Day

2-Aug

Born

15 January 1881 in Adra, Almeria Spain

Died

2 August 1936 in Rambla de Albuñol, Granada Spain

Beatified

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

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.

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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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