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Blessed Julio Melgar Salgado Date And Artist Unknown
Blessed Julio Melgar Salgado Date And Artist Unknown

Blessed Julio Melgar Salgado

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

22-Aug

Born

16 April 1900 in Bercero, Valladolid, Spain

Died

22 August 1936 in Ciudad Real, Spain

Beatified

28 October 2007 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

28 April 2006 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Julio Melgar Salgado, also known as Father Julio Melgar, was a devout Catholic priest who served in the diocese of Ciudad Real, Spain. He was born on April 16, 1900, in the town of Bercero, Valladolid, Spain. From an early age, Julio showed great piety and a deep love for the Church.

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Beatified
Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope John Paul II
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