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Blessed Manuel Formigo Giráldez

Blessed
Martyr
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

15-Aug

Born

13 November 1894 in Pazos Hermos, Orense, Spain

Died

15 August 1936 in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

Beatified

28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI

Venerated

1 June 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Manuel Formigo Giráldez, also known as Blessed Manuel, was an Augustinian priest who was martyred during the Spanish Civil War. Born on November 13, 1894, in Pazos Hermos, Orense, Spain, he dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2007-10-28 by 28 October 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI
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