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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

Religious Order

Venerated

3 June 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated at the Complex Educatiu, Tarragona, Spain, Cardinal Angelo Amato chief celebrant

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