Blessed Manuel Martín Sierra
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
26-Jul
Born
2 October 1892 in Churriana de la Vega, Granada, Spain
Died
Shot on 26 July 1936 in the atrium of the Divine Shepherdess parish church in Motril, Granada, Spain
Beatified
7 March 1999 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
8 April 1997 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Manuel Martín Sierra, also known as San Manuel Martín Sierra, was a Spanish Catholic priest and martyr who dedicated his life to serving the church and his parishioners. He was born on October 2, 1892, in Churriana de la Vega, Granada, Spain.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1999-03-07 by 7 March 1999 by Pope John Paul II
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