Blessed Lucas Martín Puente

Also known as: Brother Anastasio Lucas

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

19-Sep

Born

20 September 1908 in Castroceniza, Burgos, Spain

Died

19 September 1936 in Tarragona, Spain

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain

Venerated

28 June 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Lucas Martín Puente, also known as Brother Anastasio Lucas, was a devout member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. He was born on September 20, 1908, in Castroceniza, a town located in Burgos, Spain. Lucas dedicated his life to the service of God and his fellow humans, exemplifying the values of faith, education, and compassion.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain

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