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Blessed Gumersindo Valtierra Alonso

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

July 26

Born

January 13, 1874

Died

July 1, 26

Beatified

21 October 2017 by Pope

Venerated

21 December 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Gumersindo Valtierra Alonso was a devout member of the Claretians, a religious congregation founded by St. Anthony Mary Claret. He was born on 13 January 1874 in San Martín de Humada, Burgos, Spain. From a young age, Gumersindo displayed a deep commitment to his faith and a calling to serve God.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2017-10-21 by 21 October 2017 by Pope; beatification celebrated at the Basilica of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain, presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato

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