Blessed Lorenzo Santolaria Ester
Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 5
Born
April 20, 1872
Died
August 5, 1936
Beatified
13 October 2013 by Pope Francis
Biography
Blessed Lorenzo Santolaria Ester, also known as Blessed Lorenzo Santolaria, was a Benedictine monk in the Solesmes Congregation who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on April 20, 1872, in Torres de Alcanadre, Huesca, Spain. His life was dedicated to his faith and service to God.