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Blessed Gumersindo Valtierra Alonso

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Post-Congregation

Feast Day

26 July; 1 February as one of the 109 Spanish Claretian Martyrs

Born

13 January 1874 in San Martín de Humada, Burgos, Spain

Died

Shot on 26 July 1936 in Barcelona, Spain

Beatified

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

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.

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