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Blessed Manuel Aranda Espejo
Blessed Manuel Aranda Espejo

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

Venerated

27 March 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2013-10-27 by 27 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated at Tarragona, Spain
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