Blessed Luis Belda Soriano De Montoya
Feast Day
15-Aug
Born
11 December 1901 in Palma de Mallorca, Islas Baleares Spain
Died
Shot in the early morning hours of 15 August 1936 on the beach in La Garrofa, Almeria Spain; his body was thrown into the sea, but later washed up on Playa del Zapillo in Almeria
Beatified
25 March 2017 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Aguadulce, Almería, Spain, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
Venerated
14 June 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Luis Belda Soriano De Montoya, also known as Luis Belda Soriano, was born on December 11, 1901, in Palma de Mallorca, Islas Baleares, Spain. He was baptized at the tender age of two days, receiving the sacrament that marked the beginning of his journey of faith. Growing up in a devout Catholic family, Luis was deeply influenced by his father's piety. His father played a significant role in organizing the 22nd International Eucharistic Congress, demonstrating a strong commitment to the Catholic faith. However, tragedy struck when Luis was just ten years old, as his father passed away, leaving a void in his young life.
Cause for Canonization
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