Blessed Manuel Aranda Espejo
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 8
Born
March 22, 1916
Died
August 1, 8
Beatified
27 October 2013 by Pope Francis
Biography
Blessed Manuel Aranda Espejo, a seminarian of the diocese of Jaén, Spain, was born on 22 March 1916 in Monte Lope Alvarez, Jaén. He displayed an early calling to the priesthood and dedicated his life to pursuing this vocation. Manuel was described as a pious and dedicated young man, deeply committed to his faith.