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Blessed Lorenzo Santolaria Ester

Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

5-Aug

Born

20 April 1872 in Torres de Alcanadre, Huesca, Spain

Died

5 August 1936 in Torres de Alcanadre, Huesca, Spain

Beatified

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

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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