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Detail Of An Antique Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Gonzalo Mercador By Bertoni Date Unknown

Detail Of An Antique Italian Holy Card Of Blessed Gonzalo Mercador By Bertoni Date Unknown

Blessed Gonzalo Mercador

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

8 April (Mercedarians)

Died

Beheaded c.1450

Biography

Blessed Gonzalo Mercador, also known as Gonzalo de Peñalosa, was a Mercedarian friar, bishop of Granada, Spain. Born in an unknown date, little is known about his early life and background. However, his courageous and unwavering dedication to his faith left an indelible mark on the history of Christianity.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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