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Blessed Luis Valls Matamales

Blessed Luis Valls Matamales

Blessed Luis Valls Matamales

Also known as: Father Ambrosio of Benaguacil

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 26

Born

May 3, 1870

Died

August 24, 1936

Beatified

11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II

Religious Order

Franciscan Capuchin

Venerated

20 December 1999 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Luis Valls Matamales, also known as Father Ambrosio of Benaguacil, was a devout Franciscan Capuchin friar who dedicated his life to the service of God and others. He was born on May 3, 1870, in Benaguacil, Valencia, Spain, to a deeply religious family. From a young age, Luis showed a remarkable inclination towards spirituality and a desire to pursue a life of holiness.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified2001-03-11 by 11 March 2001 by Pope John Paul II

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