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Blessed Manuel Mateo Calvo

Also known as: Brother Claudio José

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

September 1

Born

October 5, 1902

Died

September 1, 1936

Beatified

13 October 2013 by Pope Francis

Religious Order

Christian Brothers

Venerated

28 June 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Manuel Mateo Calvo, also known as Brother Claudio José, was a prominent member of the Christian Brothers who met a martyr's fate during the Spanish Civil War. He was born on October 5, 1902, in the town of Aliaga, Teruel, Spain. Growing up, Manuel exhibited a deep faith and a strong commitment to serving others.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2013-10-13 by 13 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in Tarragona, Spain
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